Origin
Douglas, GA
Night in Douglas on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglas, 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
4h 38m
Distance
227 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglas, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This 227-mile drive from Douglas, GA, to Roswell, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-75, with portions on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319, offering a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $36, this journey through Georgia's Southeast region is an efficient way to connect these two points. You'll find the drive straightforward, with only one recommended stop. Given its manageable duration, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready and arrive without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.5 miles from Douglas, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 84.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 49.7 mi | 53m |
| US 319 | 45.4 mi | 58m |
| Alabama Street | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Douglas-Broxton Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| 3rd Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto GA 32
61 ft
·
8 sec
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East Ward Street
3
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31
271 ft
·
14 sec
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South Peterson Avenue
4
Turn left onto GA 32
297 ft
·
14 sec
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East Ashley Street
5
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 441; GA 31
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Douglas-Broxton Highway
7
Continue on US 441; GA 31
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Alabama Street
8
Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31
16 mi
·
18 min
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US 319; US 441; SR 31
9
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 319; US 441; GA 31
10
Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
28 mi
·
38 min
·
US 319; US 441; GA 31
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
14
Merge onto I 16
50 mi
·
53 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
15
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
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I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
20
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.
21
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
28
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 38-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Douglas, GA, to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic as you approach Roswell, GA. With a single recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, pacing yourself on I-75 is key. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 84.9-mile stretch on I-75, as services might be more spaced out. The relatively short duration means you can afford to be flexible with your timing, but planning your fuel stops in advance will ensure a smooth journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.5 miles from Douglas, GA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 50 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.5 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
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 Douglas, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Douglas, GA
This is one driving day of about 227 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Douglas, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.5 miles from Douglas, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 122.9 and 223.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
122.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
185.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
9
211 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m 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
223 mi into trip
|
~4h 29m 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
223.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m 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
$35.50 one way
$71.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.01 | $84.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.90 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.86 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.78 | $14.53 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 86% highway drive on this route, dominated by the efficiency of I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.9 miles on I-75, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While largely a high-speed journey, the incorporation of Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319 may offer slight variations in road character as you progress. This profile suggests a drive where covering distance is the main objective, with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 227 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 122.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 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 Douglas, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
185.5 mi in
|
~3h 42m
|
via I 75
Cumming
211 mi in
|
~4h 14m
|
via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 227 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 122.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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