Trip from Roswell, GA to Wrens, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

148.1 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 50m ★

6 AM

3h 1m

8 AM

3h 24m

10 AM

3h 9m

12 PM

3h 7m

3 PM

3h 10m

5 PM

3h 23m

8 PM

2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Wrens, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Wrens, GA covers 148.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northridge Road, US 19 South, Turner McDonald Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.16 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.1 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 148.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m 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 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 148.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northridge Road 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 Wrens, GA is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Wrens, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northridge Road	—	—
US 19 South	—	—
Turner McDonald Parkway	—	—
I 285	—	—
I 285 East	—	—
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	—	—
US 278	—	—
Covington Highway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Northridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Wrens, GA.

Start on North Atlanta Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Atlanta Street

Turn left onto Northridge Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northridge Road

Turn right

157 ft · 9 sec

Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

0.4 mi · 27 sec · US 19 South, GA 400 South

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

0.6 mi · 53 sec · I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

15 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 278: Covington Highway

Turn left onto Covington Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Covington Highway

Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

Turn left onto I 20 East

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 20 East

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45 mi · 48 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

40 mi · 42 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 278: Warrenton, Washington

Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

7.0 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on Norwood Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Norwood Road

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn straight onto Jones Circle

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Jones Circle

Continue on Legion Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Legion Road

Turn right onto Quaker Road

19 mi · 26 min · Quaker Road

At the end of the road, turn right

1.9 mi · 2 min

Turn left onto Stapleton Highway

39 ft · 1 sec · Stapleton Highway

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 30m 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 33 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.1 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wrens, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 148.1 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Roswell, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.1 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Covington, GA

74 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

Decatur, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Covington, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wrens, GA

The final approach into Wrens, 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 Wrens, 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

$23.16 one way

$46.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$25.32	$50.65
premium	$4.70	$27.41	$54.82
diesel	$5.61	$32.70	$65.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.4	$15.55	$7.11
Efficient EV	37	$12.96	$5.92
EV Truck/SUV	59.2	$20.73	$9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 Thursday

Local time

12:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wrens, GA

Afternoon in Wrens on Thursday

Local time

12:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Covington, GA

74 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

24 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

3h 1m 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 Wrens, GA covers 148.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northridge Road, US 19 South, Turner McDonald Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.1 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 $23.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Roswell, GA to Wrens, GA is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Wrens, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Roswell, GA to Wrens, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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