Origin
Roswell, GA
Late night in Roswell on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Walnut Grove, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 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 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Walnut Grove, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Walnut Grove, GA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holcomb Bridge Road, GA 81, Interstate Highway 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Holcomb Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Roswell, GA to Walnut Grove, GA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holcomb Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
6/10
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 44.4 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
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Sugarloaf Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Sugarloaf Parkway
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
GA 20 / Grayson Highway
Turn right onto GA 20 / Grayson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Walnut Grove, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Athens
20.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| GA 81 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Sugarloaf Parkway | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Loganville Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Grayson Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| University Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Holcomb Bridge Road
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Walnut Grove, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
University Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Sugarloaf Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto GA 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Grayson Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on GA 20
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Loganville Highway
17
Continue on GA 20
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lawrenceville Highway
18
Continue on GA 20
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrenceville Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto US 78; GA 10; GA 81
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Atlanta Highway
20
Turn right onto GA 81
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 81
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
GA 81
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Roswell, GA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.2 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Walnut Grove, GA
The final approach into Walnut Grove, 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
$6.94 one way
$13.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
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
Walnut Grove, GA
Late night in Walnut Grove on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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 12m 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 Walnut Grove, GA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holcomb Bridge Road, GA 81, Interstate Highway 85. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $6.94 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 44.4 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 Walnut Grove, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
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