Origin
Stockbridge, GA
Night in Stockbridge on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockbridge, GA to Roswell, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockbridge, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This 45.5-mile drive from Stockbridge, GA to Roswell, GA takes about 1 hour and is best tackled as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, Terrell Starr Parkway, and Turner McDonald Parkway. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $7, this route is an economical choice. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This journey stays within the Southeast region, making for a straightforward local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive, with only 27% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 23.5 miles along the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter. The character of the road will shift as you transition between the bypass and more local parkways, requiring your attention to navigate the various turns and traffic patterns. This route offers a blend of quicker highway segments and more intricate local road driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 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 11.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
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 GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Du...
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahl...
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Northridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Dunwoody Place
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stockbridge, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Dahlonega and Atlanta.
Greenville
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
Dahlonega
35.4 mi in
|
~43m
Atlanta
35.4 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 23.5 mi | 27m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Roswell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Henry Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dunwoody Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lake Spivey Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 23.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockbridge, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on US 23; GA 42; GA 138
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Henry Boulevard
2
Turn left onto GA 138
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lake Spivey Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 675 North
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 675
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 285
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
9
Keep slight right at fork
2.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
17
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Stockbridge, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.7 miles from Stockbridge, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roswell, GA
The final approach into Roswell, 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
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
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
Roswell, GA
Night in Roswell on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
22 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 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 Stockbridge, GA to Roswell, GA covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Terrell Starr Parkway, Turner McDonald Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Stockbridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.12 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 45.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stockbridge, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Dahlonega and Atlanta.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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