Origin
Roswell, GA
Late night in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Mountain City, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
99.9 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
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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Mountain City, GA
Millie Berger
Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Mountain City, GA covers 99.9 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 $15.62 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.
Midpoint
50 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 99.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 99.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alpharetta Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roswell, GA to Mountain City, 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 Mountain City, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Highway | — | — |
| Norcross Street | — | — |
| Warsaw Road | — | — |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | — | — |
| US 19 North | — | — |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | — | — |
| GA 306 | — | — |
| Keith Bridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Alpharetta Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Mountain City, GA.
1
Start on North Atlanta Street
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
2
Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
3
Turn right onto Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norcross Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Warsaw Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
6
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
7
Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 19 North, GA 400 North
8
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 306: Gainesville
10
Keep slight left
89 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
12
Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
13
Continue on John W Morrow Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
14
Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
15
Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
16
Turn left onto US 23 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 23 North
17
Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cornelia Highway
18
Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
19
Merge slight right
8.1 mi
·
9 min
20
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
21
Keep slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
22
Keep slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
23
Keep slight left
3.8 mi
·
5 min
24
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
16 min
25
Turn right onto Darling Springs Road
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Darling Springs Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 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 Mountain City, 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.
+
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 99.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mountain City, GA
The final approach into Mountain City, 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 Mountain City, 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
$15.62 one way
$31.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mountain City, GA
Late night in Mountain City on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Gainesville, GA
50 mi in
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
7 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
2h 13m 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 Mountain City, GA covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alpharetta Highway, Norcross Street, Warsaw Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 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 $15.62 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.
The drive from Roswell, GA to Mountain City, GA is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roswell, GA to Mountain City, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roswell, GA to Mountain City, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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