Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Montgomery, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
278.6 mi
448 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
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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Montgomery, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Montgomery, GA covers 278.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 16, I 75, T Harvey Mathis Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.5 miles on I 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139.3 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 278.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 278.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 16 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 162.5 miles on I 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 162.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 278.6 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 90.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Northridge Road
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
90.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
103 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
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 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
8
266.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
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.
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA...
8
266.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA...
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 Montgomery, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Savannah.
Macon
90.8 mi in
|
~1h 48m
|
via I 75
Savannah
90.8 mi in
|
~1h 48m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 16 | 162.5 mi | 2h 55m |
| I 75 | 77.1 mi | 1h 25m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Whitefield Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 16
— 162.5 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Montgomery, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 400
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 75
Toward Macon, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 16
162 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
I 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
16
Merge onto I 516; US 17; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on GA 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Derenne Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Waters Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Waters Avenue
19
Continue on Waters Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Waters Drive
20
Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Waters Avenue
21
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
22
Continue on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Whitefield Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139.3 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.5 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 61 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.3 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, 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.
+
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 278.6 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 I 16 for about 162.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.3 mi from Roswell, GA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.5 miles.
Arriving in Montgomery, GA
The final approach into Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, GA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.57 one way
$87.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $47.64 | $95.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $51.56 | $103.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.51 | $123.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.25 | $13.37 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.38 | $11.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.4 | 1 | $39.00 | $17.83 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Montgomery, GA
Afternoon in Montgomery on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
13 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Montgomery, GA covers 278.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 75, T Harvey Mathis Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.3 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 $43.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 278.6 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 90.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roswell, GA and Montgomery, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Savannah.
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