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Trip from Roswell, GA to Lakeview, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

104.3 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Downtown Lakeview, GA, GA

Lakeview, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Lakeview, GA covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Roswell Road, Battlefield Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.4 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 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.

Midpoint

52.2 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 104.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 104.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
5
11.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
96 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 350 Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethor...
6
104.3 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | Park Street

Turn sharp left onto Park Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roswell, GA and Lakeview, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw and Fort Oglethorpe.

Kennesaw

14.3 mi in | ~23m | via I 75

Fort Oglethorpe

96 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 84.4 mi 1h 31m
Roswell Road 7.1 mi 12m
Battlefield Parkway 6.3 mi 7m
Marietta Highway 2 mi 3m
Cross Street 1.7 mi 4m
North Marietta Parkway 1.2 mi 1m
North Atlanta Street 0.6 mi 1m
GA 120 Alternate 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Larry McDonald Memorial Highway — 84.4 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Lakeview, GA.

1

Start on GA 9; GA 120

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto GA 120

2.0 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on GA 120

7.1 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on GA 120 Alternate

0.3 mi · 19 sec · GA 120 Alternate
Use the slight right lane.
5

Continue on GA 120 ALT

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 350 Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto GA 2

6.3 mi · 7 min · Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Cross Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · Cross Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto Lakeview Drive

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Lakeview Drive
13

Turn sharp left onto Park Street

69 ft · 3 sec · Park Street
14

Arrive at destination

Park Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.4 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 23 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeview, 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 104.3 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 84.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.2 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cartersville, GA

52 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

Acworth, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adairsville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Larry McDonald Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.4 miles.

Arriving in Lakeview, GA

The final approach into Lakeview, 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 Lakeview, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour $5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 7.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.31 one way

$32.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.83 $35.67
premium $4.70 $19.30 $38.61
diesel $5.61 $23.03 $46.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.95 $5.01
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.13 $4.17
EV Truck/SUV 41.7 0 $14.60 $6.68

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Roswell, GA

Evening in Roswell on Thursday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeview, GA

Evening in Lakeview on Thursday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m 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 Lakeview, GA covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Roswell Road, Battlefield Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 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 $16.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roswell, GA and Lakeview, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw and Fort Oglethorpe.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

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