Origin
Calhoun, GA
Late night in Calhoun on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calhoun, 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
1h 17m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calhoun, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This 61.8-mile drive from Calhoun, GA to Roswell, GA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75, making it a highway-focused journey through the Southeast region of Georgia. Since it's a relatively short drive with no recommended stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This route is ideal for a quick visit or as part of a larger itinerary without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 46.7 mi | 50m |
| Roswell Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| South Wall Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Belmont Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| GA 120 Alternate | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 46.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on US 41; GA 3
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wall Street
2
Turn slight left onto West Belmont Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belmont Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 75
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GA 120 Alternate
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
Toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
Use the left / slight right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn straight onto GA 3 Connector
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
12
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Calhoun, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
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 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
6
50.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Merge onto GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
51.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
GA 120 Alternate
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswel...
6
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:47 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
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
1h 17m 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?
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on the highway, with 78% of the route taking place on major roads like I-75. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 46.7 miles on I-75, offering consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions for a significant portion of your journey. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to local roads like Roswell Road and South Wall Street, providing a change of pace from the interstate. This blend of high-speed highway travel and more local street navigation defines the character of this drive.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Roswell Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Calhoun, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Marietta along the way.
Marietta
51.6 mi in
|
~59m
|
via GA 120 Alternate
About the Cities
Starting in Calhoun, GA
Full guide →Calhoun is in the Northwest High Country of Georgia and has this sort of idiosyncrasy in that it calls itself "The Land Of The Cherokee" even though there's hardly a Cherokee left standing, thanks to things like President Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act. But there was a time when it was the land of the Cherokee, after they had been pushed out of their former territory in modern day eastern Tennessee and western South Carolina by European Americans. Here they established a town called Ustanali and then an actual capital called New Echota where council meetings were held and a newspaper was printed using the syllabary that Sequoyah had created. By the 1830s though, they were forced out by Georgia and the command of Winfield Scott, with broken treaties of promised sovereignty in the Indian Territory that would become Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on I 75. 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: at 3.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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