Glennville, GA to Roswell, GA is 235.9 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $37 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 spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively straightforward drive. With a single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a quick trip or a segment of a larger journey.
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
118 miles from Glennville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.6 mi
1h 33m
I 75
84.9 mi
1h 35m
Earl Kemp Road
19.2 mi
26m
Romie Waters Highway
12.1 mi
17m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
West Brazell Street
6.5 mi
9m
Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi
6m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glennville, GA and Roswell, GA.
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
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Merge onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi·28 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
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Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi·8 min·T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, CummingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi·6 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 6Toward Northridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Dunwoody PlaceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi·2 min·Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
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Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi·3 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
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Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi·1 min·North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft·9 sec·North Atlanta Street
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Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 42m estimated drive time, leaving Glennville in the morning should allow you to reach Roswell with plenty of daylight to spare. The route features one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break around the halfway point or when you transition to I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the initial 87.6-mile segment on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. Your estimated fuel cost is around $37, so budget accordingly.
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 118 miles from Glennville, GA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 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 52 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 22m 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 44m
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 Glennville, 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 Glennville, GA
This is one driving day of about 235.9 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Glennville, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 131.9 and 232.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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131.9 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
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194.4 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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
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219.9 mi into trip|~4h 17m 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
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232 mi into trip|~4h 33m 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
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232.2 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
$36.89 one way
$73.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$40.34
$80.67
premium
$4.70
$43.66
$87.32
diesel
$5.61
$52.08
$104.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.8
0
$24.77
$11.32
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.64
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.03
$15.10
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Glennville, GA
Late night
in Glennville on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roswell, GA
Late night
in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Jackson, GA
118 mi in
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
8 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 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 130.2
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 211.5
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 87.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway before transitioning to I-75. Expect to encounter numerous exits and merges as you navigate through different sections of Georgia's highway system.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 131.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 235.9 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 131.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.9 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.
Between Glennville, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
194.4 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 75
Cumming
219.9 mi in|~4h 17m|via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 235.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 131.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.9 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
