Origin
Kennesaw, GA
Morning in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennesaw, 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
33m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennesaw, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Kennesaw and Roswell, Georgia, covers a concise 20.2-mile distance that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $3 in fuel to make the journey, making it a very affordable connection within the Southeast region. The route relies on a mix of local and major roads, including I-75, Marietta Highway, and Roswell Road. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the brevity of this drive offers significant flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Big Shanty Drive Northwest | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Chastain Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| GA 120 Alternate | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
2
Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cherokee Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McCollum Parkway Northwest
5
Continue on Chastain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chastain Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto GA 120 Alternate
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
Toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
Use the left / slight right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn straight onto GA 3 Connector
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
15
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
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 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Merge onto GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GA 120 Alternate
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswel...
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:22 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
1 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
33m 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 20.2-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed interstate travel and local thoroughfares. You will spend roughly 36% of your time on highways, providing a balance between highway cruising and navigating through local infrastructure. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.2-mile segment on Roswell Road, which serves as a key transition point in your drive. Expect the road personality to shift as you move off the interstate and onto the local highway network. It is a straightforward, functional drive that avoids the monotony of long-haul travel while requiring enough focus to navigate its varied road types.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Roswell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Kennesaw, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Marietta along the way.
Marietta
10 mi in
|
~14m
|
via GA 120 Alternate
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 7.2 miles on Roswell Road. 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 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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