Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Monday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Grovetown, GA
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
151.6 mi
244 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
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Grovetown, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Grovetown, GA covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.6 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.8 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 151.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Northridge Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 151.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Northridge Road
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
9
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Towns Along This Route
Between Roswell, GA and Grovetown, GA, road signs point toward Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Harlem.
Augusta
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
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via US 19
Chattanooga
7.7 mi in
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~12m
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via US 19
Birmingham
7.7 mi in
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~12m
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via US 19
Harlem
143 mi in
|
~2h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 68.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Wrightsboro Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Covington Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Wesley Chapel Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 68.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Grovetown, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northridge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northridge Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
156 ft
·
8 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19
Exit 4A; 4B
Toward I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Covington Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 20
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 20
69 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 221: Appling, Harlem
18
Enter roundabout
34 ft
·
0 sec
19
Continue
321 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn straight onto US 221; GA 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Appling Harlem Road
21
Enter roundabout onto GA 223
249 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wrightsboro Road
Toward GA 223 East: Grovetown
22
Continue on GA 223
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Wrightsboro Road
Toward GA 223 East: Grovetown
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on GA 223
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
GA 223
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.8 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.8 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grovetown, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roswell, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 151.6 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 68.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.8 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.8 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 miles.
Arriving in Grovetown, GA
The final approach into Grovetown, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grovetown, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.26 one way
$48.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
| Efficient EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grovetown, GA
Afternoon in Grovetown on Monday
Local time
2:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
76 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roswell, GA to Grovetown, GA covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Roswell, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 151.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roswell, GA and Grovetown, GA, road signs point toward Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Harlem.
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