Trip from Roswell, GA to Pearson, GA

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

242.9 mi

391 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m

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

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Roswell, GA

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Downtown Pearson, GA, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Pearson, GA covers 242.9 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, I 75, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.3 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.87 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

121.4 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 242.9 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.3 miles on Fall Line Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 93.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 242.9 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 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Northridge Road

Turn left onto Northridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
7
200.2 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Take the exit toward 2nd Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 63A Toward 2nd Street
7
200.5 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 93.3 mi 1h 40m
I 75 64.8 mi 1h 11m
US 82 39.4 mi 49m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway 6.8 mi 8m
Downtown Connector 5 mi 6m
Turner McDonald Parkway 4.6 mi 5m
North Atlanta Street 3.4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 93.3 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Pearson, 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 right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 63A Toward 2nd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

102 ft · 8 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
16

Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Tift Avenue South
17

Turn left onto US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 82; GA 520

23 mi · 28 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

US 82; GA 64; GA 520

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 121.4 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 121.4 miles or 2h 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearson, 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 242.9 miles and 4h 41m.

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 Fall Line Freeway for about 93.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.4 mi from Roswell, GA · 2h 21m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

121 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.4 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 Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.3 miles.

Arriving in Pearson, GA

The final approach into Pearson, 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 Pearson, 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

$38.87 one way

$77.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $42.35 $84.71
premium $4.78 $45.69 $91.38
diesel $5.64 $53.96 $107.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.9 0 $25.50 $11.66
Efficient EV 60.7 0 $21.25 $9.72
EV Truck/SUV 97.2 1 $34.01 $15.55

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Roswell, GA

Afternoon in Roswell on Monday

Local time

3:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pearson, GA

Afternoon in Pearson on Monday

Local time

3:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°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

27 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

4h 41m 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 Pearson, GA covers 242.9 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, I 75, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.4 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 $38.87 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 14 significant decision points across 242.9 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 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Roswell, GA to Pearson, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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