Origin
Suwanee, GA
Late night in Suwanee on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Trip from Suwanee, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suwanee, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.7-mile drive from Suwanee to Roswell, Georgia, is a convenient option for a single-day trip. Expect to spend around 36 minutes behind the wheel, depending on traffic. The route primarily utilizes Abbotts Bridge Road, Turner McDonald Parkway, and Buford Highway, with about 30% of the journey on highways. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical choice for a quick local excursion. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand within the Southeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, transitioning between local roads and some highway segments. While 30% of the drive involves highway travel, you'll also navigate significant stretches on roads like Abbotts Bridge Road, where the longest uninterrupted segment measures 4.7 miles. This suggests a varied driving experience, likely involving some traffic lights and intersections as you traverse through suburban areas. The overall feel is one of steady progress through Georgia's landscape rather than a high-speed interstate cruise.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Abbotts Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.8 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South: Atlanta
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
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.
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Bridge Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Buford Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Kimball Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Abbotts Bridge Road
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suwanee, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on US 23; GA 13
153 ft
·
2 sec
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Buford Highway
2
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 13
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Buford Highway
3
Continue on US 23; GA 13
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
270 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Sugarloaf Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
6
At end of road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 120
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Abbotts Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 120
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimball Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Bridge Road
10
Continue on GA 120
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
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Norcross Street
18
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
19
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
20
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Roswell on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
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
1 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
36m 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 Suwanee, GA to Roswell, GA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Abbotts Bridge Road, Turner McDonald Parkway, Buford Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Suwanee, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.39 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.8 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Suwanee, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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