Origin
Tybee Island, GA
Afternoon in Tybee Island on Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
290.4 mi
467 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tybee Island, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Trip Overview
The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA covers 290.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Butler Avenue, 1st Street, State Route 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.2 miles from Tybee Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 290.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Butler Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Islands Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 37th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Butler Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on 10th Court
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
10th Court
2
Turn right onto Butler Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Butler Avenue
3
Continue on 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
4
Continue on State Route 26
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 26
5
Continue on Islands Expressway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Islands Expressway
6
Keep slight left
4.7 mi
·
7 min
7
Turn right onto Bee Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bee Road
8
Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
9
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
10 sec
10
Take the ramp straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
12
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
14
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
16
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
18
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northridge Road
20
Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dunwoody Place
21
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
22
Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
23
Continue on North Atlanta Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
24
Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
25
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 145.2 miles from Tybee Island, GA, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.2 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tybee Island, 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 Tybee Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 290.4 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tybee Island, 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 145.2 mi from Tybee Island, GA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.2 miles from Tybee Island, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roswell, 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
$46.48 one way
$92.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $50.64 | $101.27 |
| premium | $4.78 | $54.63 | $109.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.52 | $129.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.49 | $13.94 |
| Efficient EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.2 | 1 | $40.66 | $18.59 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Roswell on Monday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA covers 290.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Butler Avenue, 1st Street, State Route 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.2 miles from Tybee Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.48 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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