This 59.6-mile drive from Cedartown, GA to Roswell, GA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with about 33% of the journey on highways, making for a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $11, which is quite economical. Given the short duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Georgia for the entire trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Cedartown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 38m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Rockmart Highway
10.8 mi
13m
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.1 mi
12m
Roswell Road
8.7 mi
15m
Dallas Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi
8m
Marietta Highway
3.2 mi
5m
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
3 mi
6m
Charles Hardy Parkway
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Rockmart Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedartown, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on West Avenue
238 ft·7 sec·West Avenue
2
Turn right onto South College Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·South College Street
3
Turn right onto East Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Avenue
4
Continue on Rockmart Highway
6.5 mi·8 min·Rockmart Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 278; GA 6
2.8 mi·3 min·Cedartown Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
10 mi·12 min·Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 278; GA 6
4.4 mi·5 min·Rockmart Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on US 278; GA 6
5.9 mi·8 min·Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
0.8 mi·1 min·Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360
1.2 mi·2 min·Marietta Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 120
2.9 mi·4 min·Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on GA 120
7.4 mi·11 min·Dallas Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 120
3.0 mi·6 min·Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on South Park Square
343 ft·8 sec·South Park Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Roswell Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on GA 3 Connector
8.7 mi·15 min·Roswell Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on GA 120
2.0 mi·3 min·Marietta Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi·1 min·North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft·9 sec·North Atlanta Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 30-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily depart anytime, though leaving earlier might help you avoid any local traffic, especially as you approach Roswell. With only 59.6 miles to cover, you likely won't need many stops, but keep an eye on your fuel as the estimated cost is just $11. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning between Rockmart Highway and Nathan Dean Parkway, as these are key segments of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.8 miles from Cedartown, GA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
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 Cedartown, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedartown, GA
This is one driving day of about 59.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Cedartown, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Rockmart Highway for about 10.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.5 — 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 College Street
Turn right onto South College Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Avenue
Turn right onto East Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
32 mi into trip|~42m in|GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
59 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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.
4
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$10.19
$20.38
premium
$4.70
$11.03
$22.06
diesel
$5.61
$13.16
$26.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.22
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cedartown, GA
Late night
in Cedartown on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roswell, GA
Late night
in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
California, GA
30 mi in
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
5 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 30m 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.
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 59.6
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 49.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway stretches with local road navigation. With 33% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced sections, but much of the drive will be on more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on Rockmart Highway. This suggests a drive that transitions between different types of roads, offering varied driving conditions as you make your way from Cedartown to Roswell.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Rockmart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South College Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Rockmart Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway): 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.
