Origin
Buford, GA
Late night in Buford on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buford, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buford, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Planning a short hop from Buford, GA to Roswell, GA? This 25.6-mile drive will take you about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, McGinnis Ferry Road, and Turner McDonald Parkway, with about 25% of the journey on highways. Expect a total fuel cost of around $4 for this excursion. The drive offers a practical, turn-heavy local experience, ideal for a quick commute or a visit between these two Southeast Georgia communities. Since it's a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility in your timing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Sargent Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Kimball Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Shadburn Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on this road
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Harris Street
143 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Harris Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street Northeast
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street Northeast
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on West Main Street
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn straight onto West Shadburn Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shadburn Avenue
7
Continue on East Broad Street Northeast
443 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Broad Street Northeast
8
Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
R H Smith Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Sargent Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargent Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sargent Road
13
Continue on Sargent Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sargent Road
14
Continue on Sargent Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sargent Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sargent Road
16
Continue on Sargent Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sargent Road
17
Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jones Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto GA 120
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimball Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Bridge Road
20
Continue on GA 120
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
25
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
28
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
29
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
30
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Harris Street
Turn right onto South Harris Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
22.9 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
23.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:48 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
2 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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns as you transition between local roads. While 25% of the drive is on highways, much of the experience will be on surface streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. This suggests a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals rather than a long, open-road cruise. The profile indicates a dynamic journey that changes as you move through different local areas.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near South Harris Street.
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 19 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Harris Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (McGinnis Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Harris Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (McGinnis Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roswell, GA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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