Origin
Arlington, GA
Morning in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, GA to Roswell, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
210.9 mi
339 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Arlington to Roswell covers a distance of 209.9 miles through the heart of Georgia. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of $34, it is an affordable journey that keeps your travel budget in check. Because the route relies on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a distinct change of pace from standard highway driving. You will navigate primarily via Dogwood Avenue Northwest, Hartford Street West, and US 27. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this drive is best completed in one go without the need for an overnight stay.
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
105.5 miles from Arlington, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 52.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 47.5 mi | 50m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Hartford Street West | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| GA 216 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Roswell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 52.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on GA 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pioneer Road
2
Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dogwood Avenue Northwest
3
Continue on GA 216
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
GA 216
4
Turn left onto GA 37
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartford Street West
5
Take the ramp
508 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 27, GA 1: Cuthbert
6
Merge onto US 27; GA 1
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
10
Continue on I 185
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 85
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 285
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
17
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
19
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
20
Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
21
Keep slight right at fork onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
22
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
23
Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Abernathy Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Turn left onto GA 9
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
27
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 3-hour and 25-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid heavy local traffic patterns. You only have one planned stop on this route, so use that break wisely to stretch your legs and refresh your focus before tackling the remainder of the journey. Since you are relying exclusively on non-highway roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip to ensure you don't get caught in a stretch with fewer service options. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the shorter duration allows you to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule. Most importantly, stay alert at every intersection, as the reliance on local roads like US 27 means you will encounter frequent turns and transitions.
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 105.5 miles from Arlington, GA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 miles.
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 46 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 2h 12m 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 24m
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 Arlington, 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.
+
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 Arlington, GA
This is one driving day of about 210.9 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Arlington, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Arlington, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 200.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 27; GA 1
Merge onto US 27; GA 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
8
176.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...
8
177 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
7
200.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.98 one way
$65.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.06 | $72.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.56 | $93.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.14 | $10.12 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.53 | $13.50 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Morning in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
E 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
3 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
4h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 210.9
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 189.1
View on nps.gov
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 50.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating through local intersections and town roads for the entire 209.9-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to remain engaged as the path winds toward your destination. You will not find long, uninterrupted stretches here, so plan for a steady, hands-on driving experience. This is a journey for those who prefer local scenery and backroads over the high-speed, repetitive nature of major expressways.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 15.7 miles in near US 27; GA 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 210.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (US 27; GA 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta
79.1 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Atlanta International Airport
176.6 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Chattanooga
177 mi in
|
~3h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 210.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Roswell, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (US 27; GA 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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