Origin
College Park, GA
Afternoon in College Park on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, 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
46m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
College Park, GA to Roswell, GA is 31 miles and takes about 46 minutes via T Harvey Mathis Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the same state, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, so it's a quick trip with minimal fuss. It's ideal for a single-day excursion, easily fitting into a schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Roswell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dunwoody Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto GA 154
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Knotts Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward GA 166 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto GA 166
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Langford Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Downtown, Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Downtown Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 75; I 85
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
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
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from College Park, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 154 / Knotts Avenue
Turn left onto GA 154 / Knotts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
7
27 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
27.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Brookhaven, GA
16 mi in
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
46m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 57% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Downtown Connector, and Turner McDonald Parkway. The longest continuous drive on a single road is about 7.1 miles on T Harvey Mathis Parkway. The character of the drive shifts as you navigate through different segments, blending faster highway travel with potentially more urban transitions.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on T Harvey Mathis Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
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 14 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (GA 154 / Knotts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): 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 College Park, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport and Cumming.
Atlanta
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Macon
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Atlanta Airport
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Cumming
15 mi in
|
~21m
|
via GA 400
About the Cities
Starting in College Park, GA
Full guide →College Park is a city of 15,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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 46m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on T Harvey Mathis Parkway. 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 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (GA 154 / Knotts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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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