Guyton to Roswell is 257.7 miles and takes about 5h via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Georgia, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a largely highway drive, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Expect a generally efficient travel experience with minimal detours, suitable for those looking to cover ground quickly between these two points.
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
128.8 miles from Guyton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135.3 mi
2h 25m
I 75
84.9 mi
1h 35m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
Springfield Avenue
6 mi
10m
US Highway 80 East
5.2 mi
7m
Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi
6m
Mud Road
3.8 mi
6m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 135.3 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 280 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,640 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,598
Quietest
2 AM
~925 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guyton, GA and Roswell, GA.
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
17
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.
18
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi·6 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 6Toward Northridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Dunwoody PlaceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi·2 min·Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
22
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
Consider leaving Guyton early in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you get closer to Roswell. With a driving time of around 5 hours, you can comfortably complete this in one day without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost is $40, so be sure to fuel up before you leave or at a convenient point along I 75. Given the extensive highway portion, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is advisable, as services can be spaced out on some stretches.
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 128.8 miles from Guyton, GA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 57 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.8 miles or 2h 29m 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 59m
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 Guyton, 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 Guyton, GA
This is one driving day of about 257.7 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Guyton, 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 135.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.5 and 254 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.5 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the ramp toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 137
Toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart
7
153.6 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
216.2 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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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241.7 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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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254 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
$40.94 one way
$81.88 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$44.64
$89.28
premium
$4.78
$48.50
$96.99
diesel
$6.18
$62.69
$125.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.3
0
$27.06
$12.37
Efficient EV
64.4
0
$22.55
$10.31
EV Truck/SUV
103.1
1
$36.08
$16.49
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Guyton, GA
Late night
in Guyton on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Roswell, GA
Late night
in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
73°F
Jackson, GA
129 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
2 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
5h 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
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 151.1
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 239.9
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 trip is 94% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is 135.3 miles, offering a significant period of cruising. Expect frequent exits and traffic merging as you approach urban areas, particularly on I 75. The transition from highway to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only in the final stretch.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135.3 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 17.5 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 18 significant decision points across 257.7 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 17.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,082 ft81 ft
Total Climb
1,252 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~257.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,002 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Guyton, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Fort Stewart, Birmingham and Cumming.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 257.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135.3 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 miles (I 75): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Roswell, GA before the return drive.
