Road Trips from Roswell, GA
Looking for a weekend escape from Roswell? You've got options ranging from quick, local park visits to longer drives with historical stops. Several routes keep you within a half-day's drive, featuring mostly flat terrain and access to national recreation areas. For a more extensive trip, you can head further south for longer drives that offer a different perspective on the state's landscape, all while maintaining access to significant historical parks.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
3.5h
With Parks Nearby
9
Full-day getaway
Abbeville, GA
3h 30m171.7 mi one way
A solid 3.5-hour drive covering 171.7 miles, this route uses mostly highway for efficiency. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and includes access to the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, in addition to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and MLK Park. The terrain remains mostly flat.
Mount Vernon, GA
3h 43m190.4 mi one way
This trip covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3.7 hours, primarily on highway routes. It offers a high drive score of 8 and includes Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, along with other significant parks like MLK Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Expect mostly flat terrain on this journey.
Lyons, GA
3h 56m199.5 mi one way
At 199.5 miles and 3.9 hours, this is a highway-focused drive with a drive score of 8. You'll pass by opportunities to visit Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Edison, GA
4h 2m203.7 mi one way
This route is 203.7 miles and takes approximately 4 hours, predominantly on highways, earning a perfect drive score of 10. It provides access to the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, plus MLK Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat.
Brunswick, GA
6h 9m328.7 mi one way
The longest option at 328.7 miles, requiring 6.2 hours of mostly highway driving, this route offers a different terrain of gently rolling hills. Despite the distance, it maintains a good drive score of 8 and includes access to major parks like MLK Park, Ocmulgee Mounds, and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Baxley, GA
4h 34m224.8 mi one way
This destination is 224.8 miles away, taking about 4.6 hours via mostly highway. It scores an 8 for the drive and offers access to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat.
Enigma, GA
4h 4m213.1 mi one way
Covering 213.1 miles and taking around 4.1 hours, this trip is mostly highway with a drive score of 8. You'll have opportunities to visit Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Ray City, GA
4h 34m238.9 mi one way
This route spans 238.9 miles and takes about 4.6 hours, primarily on highways with a drive score of 8. Nearby parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Browse by Mood
Edison, GA
4h 2m203.7 mi one way
Abbeville, GA
3h 30m171.7 mi one way
Brunswick, GA
6h 9m328.7 mi one way
Baxley, GA
4h 34m224.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Enjoy the parks like Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area with mild temperatures. The mostly flat terrain makes for easy exploration.
Summer
Longer daylight hours complement the highway routes, with access to historical parks offering indoor and outdoor activities.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and access to multiple national parks provide pleasant driving and exploration opportunities.
Winter
Easily accessible parks and historical sites are available on these mostly flat, highway-oriented drives.
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