Origin
Fairburn, GA
Late night in Fairburn on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairburn, 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
58m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairburn, GA
Joshua Brown
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Fairburn, GA to Roswell, GA is 40.1 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a local drive that primarily uses city streets and bypasses, so expect frequent turns and traffic. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this is an easy, same-day excursion perfect for a quick trip between these two Atlanta-area locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Roswell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| River Valley Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Abernathy Road Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 21.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairburn, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14; GA 92
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
2
Continue on US 29; GA 14
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto Washington Road
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
4
Continue on Washington Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 285
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
9
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
11
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
12
Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
13
Keep slight right at fork onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
14
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
15
Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Abernathy Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 9
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the left 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
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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Fairburn, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Riverside Drive
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
GA 9 / Roswell Road
Turn left onto GA 9 / Roswell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
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
Late night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
10 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
58m 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 route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with zero highway percentage. You'll be navigating primarily through surface streets and bypasses rather than interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.6 miles along the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a dynamic driving experience with many intersections and changes in speed as you move through different local areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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