Origin
Clermont, GA
Late night in Clermont on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clermont, 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 15m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clermont, GA
Joshua Brown
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Clermont, GA to Roswell, GA is 56.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via US 19, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward drive that’s perfect for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on US 19, which makes for a predictable journey. If you're looking for an easy transit between these two points without a lot of fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 38.4 mi | 46m |
| Dahlonega Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Long Branch Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Clermont Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| GA 52 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 38.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clermont, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on GA 284
451 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto GA 283
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dean Street
3
Continue on GA 283
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Clermont Highway
4
Turn straight onto GA 52; GA 283
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dahlonega Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dahlonega Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 52; GA 115
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 52; GA 115
7
Continue on GA 52; GA 115
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 52; GA 115
8
Turn left onto GA 115
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Branch Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 19; GA 400
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 19; GA 400
Toward Cumming
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 19; GA 400
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 19; GA 400
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 19; GA 400
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US 19; GA 400
Toward GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
17
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
18
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
19
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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Clermont, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
GA 52; GA 115
Enter roundabout onto GA 52; GA 115
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GA 115 / Long Branch Road
Turn left onto GA 115 / Long Branch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
5
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Warsaw Road
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
14 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 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant change in scenery or road type is 38.4 miles on US 19. While mostly highway, you'll also navigate sections on Dahlonega Highway and Long Branch Road, offering a slight variation in the driving experience. Expect a fairly consistent pace for most of the trip, making it easy to maintain speed.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Dahlonega Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near GA 52; GA 115.
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 56.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 8.6 miles (GA 52; GA 115): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.6 miles (GA 115 / Long Branch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Clermont, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Cumming and Dawsonville.
Cumming
15.4 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 19; GA 400
Dawsonville
24 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 19; GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on US 19. 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 8.6 miles (GA 52; GA 115): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.6 miles (GA 115 / Long Branch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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