Origin
East Newnan, GA
Morning in East Newnan on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Newnan, 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 19m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Newnan, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
East Newnan, GA to Roswell, GA is 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m via I 85 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, 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 another part of the Southeast. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some faster highway segments and potentially some slower local road sections as you get closer to your destination. Given the relatively short distance and time, this is a straightforward, same-day journey perfect for a quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Roswell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| River Valley Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Abernathy Road Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Newnan Crossing Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 23.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Newnan, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on East Reynolds Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Reynolds Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto East Murphy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Murphy Street
3
Continue on East Murphy Street
162 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Murphy Street
4
Continue on Wood Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wood Drive
5
Turn right onto Turkey Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Turkey Creek Road
6
Turn left onto GA 34 Bypass
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Newnan Crossing Bypass
7
Turn right onto Poplar Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Poplar Road
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 85 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 85
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 285
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
15
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
17
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
18
Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
19
Keep slight right at fork onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
20
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
21
Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Abernathy Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Turn left onto GA 9
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
25
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
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from East Newnan, 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 1.7 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 North
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
7
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1h 19m 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 presents a mixed profile, with 39% of the route on highways, suggesting a blend of faster travel and more local road navigation. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 23.7 miles on I 85, where you can maintain higher speeds. As you transition to the Atlanta Bypass and then Roswell Road, expect the character of the drive to change, likely involving more traffic and varying speed limits as you approach and enter more populated areas. The drive offers a practical transition from interstate speeds to more urban driving.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on I 85.
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 around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 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 East Newnan, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta International Airport
25.7 mi in
|
~30m
Chattanooga
26.1 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 23.7 miles on I 85. 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 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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