Origin
Roswell, GA
Night in Roswell on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Russell, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Russell, GA
Piotr Kowalonek
Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Russell, GA covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, Holcomb Bridge Road, Interstate Highway 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 47 miles, with most of the trip on University Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 miles on University Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 47 miles you will encounter 13 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 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 85 North
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
East Midland Avenue
Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roswell, GA to Russell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Athens
20.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 22 mi | 27m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Monroe Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Harry Mc Carty Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harry McCarty Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 22 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Russell, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
2
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
3
Turn right onto Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norcross Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Warsaw Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Warsaw Road
5
Continue on Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
6
Turn right onto GA 140
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto GA 140
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 85 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 85
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
12
Continue on GA 316
22 mi
·
27 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
419 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Harry McCarty Road
14
Turn slight left onto Harry McCarty Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harry McCarty Road
15
Continue on Harry Mc Carty Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry Mc Carty Road
16
Continue on Harry McCarty Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry McCarty Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto GA 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Monroe Highway
18
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn slight right onto GA 8; GA 53
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
May Street
20
Continue on GA 8; GA 53
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Atlanta Highway Southeast
21
Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road
414 ft
·
20 sec
·
Russell Cemetery Road
22
Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Midland Avenue
23
Turn left
236 ft
·
17 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Roswell, GA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russell, GA
The final approach into Russell, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Russell, GA
Night in Russell on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
1h 7m 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 Russell, GA covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, Holcomb Bridge Road, Interstate Highway 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 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 $7.35 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 47 miles you will encounter 13 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 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Roswell, GA to Russell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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