Origin
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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2h 13m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Reed Creek, GA
Surja Raj
The drive from Roswell, GA to Reed Creek, GA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alpharetta Highway, Norcross Street, Warsaw Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.15 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 100.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Roswell, GA to Reed Creek, GA is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roswell, GA to Reed Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Norcross Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warsaw Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Reed Creek, GA.
Start on North Atlanta Street
Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
Turn right onto Norcross Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road
Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
Keep slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
Turn right
Merge slight left onto Jones Street
Turn left onto West Avenue
Continue on West Avenue
Turn right onto Vickery Street
Continue on Hartwell Road
Continue on Lavonia Highway
Continue on Junction 77
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
Continue on Mount Olivet Road
Turn right onto Mt Hebron Road
Turn left onto New Hope Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Boleman Hill Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reed Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Roswell, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 100.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Reed Creek, 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 Reed Creek, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.15 one way
$32.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| premium | $4.78 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.42 | $44.83 |
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: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Roswell on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Reed Creek on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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