Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Senoia, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Senoia, GA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 85, T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Downtown Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on State Route 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 85 | 24.3 mi | 36m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| I 75 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 85
— 24.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Senoia, 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
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 237A
Toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on GA 85
24 mi
·
36 min
·
State Route 85
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Seavy Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Seavy Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northridge Road
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge onto US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 237A
Toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Senoia, GA
Afternoon in Senoia on Saturday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
28 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
56.3 mi in 1h 23m, mostly highway — 24.3 mi of that is on State Route 85.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on State Route 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 85 and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 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 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on State Route 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Senoia, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Senoia, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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