If you are planning a trip from Roswell to Union Point, expect a straightforward 100.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. This trek stays entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating through local roads like Northridge Road, US 19 South, and the Turner McDonald Parkway defines the experience. Because the entire route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a consistent pace that is perfect for travelers who prefer to avoid the intensity of high-speed highway traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local thoroughfares that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The absence of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means the driving experience is quite active, requiring frequent adjustments and careful navigation through various intersections. As you move away from the starting point, the road maintains a technical feel that distinguishes it from standard freeway travel. This is a journey defined by the nuance of local roads, so prepare for a drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 100.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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6.9 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
9
8.4 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
8
9.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
7
25.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
8
90.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 130
Toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roswell, GA and Union Point, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Eatonton.
Greenville
6.9 mi in|~11m
Augusta
7.7 mi in|~12m|via US 19
Chattanooga
7.7 mi in|~12m|via US 19
Birmingham
7.7 mi in|~12m|via US 19
Eatonton
90.4 mi in|~1h 47m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi
48m
Carl Sanders Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi
17m
Union Point Highway
5.1 mi
7m
North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi
6m
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.7 mi
3m
South Main Street
2.6 mi
4m
East Broad Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 45.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Union Point, 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
2.7 mi·3 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi·53 sec·US 19
Exit 4A; 4BToward I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 4AToward I 285 East: Greenville, AugustaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, AugustaUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
15 mi·17 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 43Toward US 278: Covington HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi·2 min·Covington Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward I 20 EastUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 20
45 mi·48 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 20
16 mi·17 min·Carl Sanders Highway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 130Toward GA 44: Greensboro, EatontonUse the left lane.
18
Turn left onto GA 44
0.2 mi·18 sec·Lake Oconee Parkway
19
Continue on GA 44
2.6 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44
2.1 mi·3 min·East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 278; GA 12; GA 44
5.1 mi·7 min·Union Point Highway
22
Turn left onto Scott Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Scott Street
23
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
319 ft·13 sec·Carlton Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Carlton Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short excursion, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits your plans. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert at intersections and ensure your GPS is updated before you pull away from Roswell. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies, as the $16 estimated cost is easily managed by topping off your tank before you leave. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to build in your own breaks along the local roads if you need to stretch your legs. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation system, as the reliance on local roads like Turner McDonald Parkway involves several transitions that are easy to miss if you aren't paying attention.
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 50.4 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 miles.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 4m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union Point, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 100.8 miles and 2h 5m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Highway for about 45.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Roswell, GA
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$5
near mile 3.5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 20.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.58
$4.84
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
EV Truck/SUV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon
in Roswell on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Union Point, GA
Afternoon
in Union Point on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 5m 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 Union Point, GA covers 100.8 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Highway, Carl Sanders Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 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 $15.76 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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 100.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roswell, GA and Union Point, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Eatonton.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
