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Trip from Chatsworth, 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 45m

Distance

70.5 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat in Murray County, Georgia, United States

Chatsworth, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Chatsworth to Roswell, Georgia, you are looking at a 71.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is best suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South 3rd Avenue, Nicklesville Road Northeast, and Hwy 61, keeping your travel costs manageable with an estimated fuel budget of around $11. Since both ends of the trip are located within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout the drive. This path offers a practical, no-frills connection between these two Georgia locations, making it a reliable option for travelers who prefer a direct approach.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from Chatsworth, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 3rd Avenue 13 mi 18m
APD Highway 12.3 mi 15m
Old State Hwy 61 11.6 mi 20m
A P D Highway 10.1 mi 10m
Hickory Flat Highway 8.8 mi 13m
Arnold Mill Road 3.2 mi 5m
Houze Road 3.2 mi 6m
Perrow Highway 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: South 3rd Avenue — 13 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, GA and Roswell, GA.

1

Start on this road

116 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

103 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto US 76; US 411; GA 61

13 mi · 18 min · South 3rd Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
4

Turn left onto GA 136

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast
5

Continue on GA 136

12 mi · 20 min · Old State Hwy 61
6

Enter roundabout onto GA 136

128 ft · 2 sec · Perrow Highway
7

Continue on GA 136

2.2 mi · 2 min · Perrow Highway
8

Enter roundabout onto GA 136

35 ft · 0 sec · Perrow Highway
9

Continue on GA 136

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Perrow Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left

0.1 mi · 34 sec
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

261 ft · 8 sec
12

Merge onto GA 5; GA 515

12 mi · 15 min · APD Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on I 575; GA 5

10 mi · 10 min · A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 575; GA 5

1.2 mi · 1 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on East Main Street

307 ft · 5 sec · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on Cumming Highway

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Cumming Highway
18

Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
19

Turn left onto GA 140

8.8 mi · 13 min · Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on GA 140

3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on GA 140

1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
22

Enter roundabout onto GA 140

96 ft · 1 sec · Houze Road
23

Continue on GA 140

1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
24

Merge onto GA 9; GA 120; GA 140

1.6 mi · 3 min · Alpharetta Highway
Use the straight lane.
25

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Trip Plan

Given the 1-hour and 28-minute travel time, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 71.6-mile stretch, you can easily complete the drive in one efficient push. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be tiring, so ensure you have a clear route map or GPS active before you pull out of Chatsworth. Because fuel costs are minimal at roughly $11, it is wise to top off your tank before you leave to avoid searching for stations along smaller local roads. Prioritize leaving during daylight hours to better navigate the turns on Hwy 61 and the surrounding local infrastructure.

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 35.2 miles from Chatsworth, GA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 16 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 53m 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 26m

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 Chatsworth, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chatsworth, GA

This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Chatsworth, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South 3rd Avenue for about 13 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, GA

35 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

Ellijay, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jasper, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Chatsworth, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Barrel House Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ball Ground, Georgia

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16784540103

Visit website

Barrel House Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46

Ball Ground, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16784540103

Visit website

Cherokee Lanes

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 51.1

Canton, Georgia

+17703452866

Visit website

Cherokee Veterans Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 46

Canton, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–11 pm

+17709247768

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.7 — 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 | US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
27.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
27.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway

Merge onto GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming

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 19 Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
6
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | GA 140 / Hickory Flat Highway

Turn left onto GA 140 / Hickory Flat Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.02 one way

$22.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.05 $24.11
premium $4.70 $13.05 $26.10
diesel $5.61 $15.57 $31.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chatsworth, GA

Late night in Chatsworth on Sunday

Local time

4:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

4:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Canton, GA

35 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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 45m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 71.6-mile duration. The absence of high-speed interstates means you should anticipate a more technical driving experience with frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. As you progress through the local corridors of South 3rd Avenue and Nicklesville Road, the road maintains a consistent, winding character. This is not the type of trip where you can set cruise control and relax, so be prepared for a hands-on experience behind the wheel.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on South 3rd Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): 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.

On the drive from Chatsworth, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.

Cumming

51.3 mi in | ~1h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 miles on South 3rd Avenue. 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 (US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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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