Origin
Hamilton, GA
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, GA to Roswell, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
106.9 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hamilton to Roswell covers 106.9 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 15 minutes of drive time. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The path transitions through the Southeast region, moving toward the Atlanta metropolitan area. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the trip as you see fit. It is a straightforward transit that works well for those looking to reach Roswell efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.4 miles from Hamilton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 47.5 mi | 50m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 15 mi | 22m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Roswell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Hamilton Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| River Valley Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Abernathy Road Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 47.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Club Lane
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
Club Lane
2
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 116
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 27; GA 1
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
5
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 18
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
6
Continue on US 27; GA 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 185 North: Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 185
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 85
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth trip, plan your departure to account for the technical nature of these local roads. Since the drive takes just over two hours, flexibility is your greatest advantage, though you should remain alert during the frequent turns along the route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $17 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local price changes. Because this is a direct drive with no mandatory stops, you can easily pace the trip according to your own schedule. Focus on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway stretch to make good time before navigating the busier roads near Roswell.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.4 miles from Hamilton, GA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA
This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hamilton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 47.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Hamilton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27; GA 1; GA 116 / Old College Street
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 116 / Old College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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
96.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
$16.72 one way
$33.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 5:05AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
62°F
College Park, GA
53 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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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,...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$5
near mile 103.2
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 7% of this trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on an interstate. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint covering 47.5 miles on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. As you progress, you will shift from rural paths onto the Atlanta Bypass and the Martha Berry Highway. The experience is less about high-speed transit and more about maneuvering through the varying road types that define this 106.9-mile transit.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.5 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
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 early in the drive near US 27; GA 1; GA 116 / Old College Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 106.9 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: near the start (US 27; GA 1; GA 116 / Old College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 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 Hamilton, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta International Airport
72.5 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Chattanooga
72.9 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 106.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.5 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27; GA 1; GA 116 / Old College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 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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