Meigs, GA to Roswell, GA is 239.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m via I 75 and US 19, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward trip. With a single recommended day of travel, this route is ideal for a quick connection between these two locations, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover the distance.
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
119.9 miles from Meigs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
129.4 mi
2h 23m
US 19
37.9 mi
47m
GA 300
21.9 mi
27m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Cordele Road
13.8 mi
17m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi
6m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 276 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,278 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,346
Quietest
2 AM
~881 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Meigs, GA and Roswell, GA.
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Start on GA 3 Alternate
117 ft·5 sec·Church Street
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Turn right onto GA 3 Alt; GA 111
0.3 mi·54 sec·East Depot Street
3
Continue on GA 3A; GA 111
0.3 mi·33 sec·GA 3A; GA 111
4
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300
14 mi·17 min·US 19; GA 3; GA 300
5
Continue on US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300
6
Continue on US 19; GA 3; GA 300
24 mi·29 min·US 19; GA 3; GA 300
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
8
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi·17 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 300
22 mi·27 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
18
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.
19
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi·6 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 6Toward Northridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Dunwoody PlaceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi·2 min·Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi·3 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi·1 min·North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
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 roughly 4 hour 45 minute drive time and 239.9 mile distance, leaving Meigs in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Roswell with plenty of daylight. The $36 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but check current prices before you go. While there's only one suggested stop, remember the longest stretch is over 129 miles on I 75, so plan for a break along that segment. Keep an eye out for the density of exits as you get closer to the Atlanta metro area, which is a good indicator you're nearing your destination.
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 119.9 miles from Meigs, GA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 53 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 24m 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 47m
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 Meigs, 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 Meigs, GA
This is one driving day of about 239.9 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Meigs, 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 I 75 for about 129.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 133.1 and 236.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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133.1 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
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198.4 mi into trip|~3h 49m 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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223.9 mi into trip|~4h 20m 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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235.9 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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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236.2 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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
$36.76 one way
$73.52 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$40.34
$80.68
premium
$4.64
$43.80
$87.59
diesel
$5.60
$52.88
$105.76
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: 83.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72
0
$25.19
$11.52
Efficient EV
60
0
$20.99
$9.60
EV Truck/SUV
96
1
$33.59
$15.35
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Aug 22, 2026
Origin
Meigs, GA
Evening
in Meigs on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Roswell, GA
Evening
in Roswell on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 45m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 218.2
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,...
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 142.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 85% highway, so you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of the 239.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 129.4 miles, primarily on I 75. Expect frequent exits as you approach and navigate through populated areas, particularly closer to Roswell. The transition to surface roads will occur after the main highway portion of your drive.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
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 16 significant decision points across 239.9 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 133.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,082 ft191 ft
Total Climb
950 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~243.4 mi in
Elevation Range
891 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meigs, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Tifton, Birmingham and Cumming.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 239.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.4 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 133.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
