Origin
Lilburn, GA
Morning in Lilburn on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lilburn, 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
32m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lilburn, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Lilburn and Roswell, this 18.2-mile connection is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast region. Expect a travel time of roughly 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Rockbridge Road, and Holcomb Bridge Road to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Because the entire route remains within Georgia, you will experience a consistent local feel without crossing regional boundaries. It is a straightforward, practical commute for anyone looking to bridge these two communities quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 5 mi | 7m |
| Rockbridge Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lawrenceville Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Holcomb Bridge Road
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lilburn, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Church Street Northwest
292 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
2
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street Northwest
3
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrenceville Highway
4
Turn straight
284 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight right onto Rockbridge Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockbridge Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
7
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
11
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
12
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
13
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street Northwest
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Rockbridge Road
Turn slight right onto Rockbridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Warsaw Road
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Norcross Street
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
18 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
32m 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?
Forget the monotony of long-haul interstates; this route features a 0% highway share, offering a purely local driving experience. The path is defined by a turn-heavy profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel as you transition between neighborhoods. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.9 miles on Holcomb Bridge Road. Because this is a local drive rather than a high-speed transit, the pace is dictated by traffic lights and community flow. Expect to navigate several intersections as you weave through the suburban landscape between your starting point and final destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Holcomb Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pine Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pine Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Rockbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,082 ft
905 ft
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
289 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~18.2 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lilburn, GA
Full guide →Founded 1890
Lilburn is a city in the Metro Atlanta region of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Holcomb Bridge Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Pine Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 29; GA 8 / Lawrenceville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Rockbridge Road): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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