Origin
Clarkston, GA
Morning in Clarkston on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarkston, 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
32m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarkston, GA
Vitaliy Mitrofanenko
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 22.4-mile drive from Clarkston, GA to Roswell, GA takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Southeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is very accessible. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a portion on the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. The overall journey offers a straightforward transit between two points in Georgia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Roswell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dunwoody Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Market Street
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 285 North
4
Merge onto I 285
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
7
Keep slight right at fork
2.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
15
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
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.
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Du...
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South:...
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahl...
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Northridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Dunwoody Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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' for this 22.4-mile journey. Only 14% of this route is on highways, indicating a significant portion will involve navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This suggests a drive that requires frequent adjustments and attention to traffic signals and local road conditions rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 12.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Clarkston, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Dahlonega and Atlanta.
Dahlonega
12.3 mi in
|
~15m
Atlanta
12.3 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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