Origin
Dawsonville, GA
Morning in Dawsonville on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dawsonville, 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
52m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dawsonville, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Dawsonville to Roswell is 39 miles and takes about 52 minutes via US 19 and GA 53, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find it to be a practical connection between these two points, with most of your travel occurring on well-maintained roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 29.7 mi | 35m |
| GA 53 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| GA 9 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Atlanta Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 29.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawsonville, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 53
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GA 9; GA 53
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn slight right onto GA 53
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 53
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US 19; GA 400
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
9
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
10
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
11
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
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Dawsonville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 9; GA 53
Depart onto GA 9; GA 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 19; GA 400
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
36.5 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
37.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Warsaw Road
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 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
23 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
52m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 93% of the 39 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 29.7 miles on US 19 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a steady flow of traffic and frequent exits as you approach your destination. The final portion of the drive will involve navigating local roads like Norcross Street as you enter Roswell.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and GA 53. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9; GA 53.
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 39 miles you will encounter 9 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 (GA 9; GA 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Dawsonville, GA
Full guide →Dawsonville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country.
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 52m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 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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