Origin
Milton, GA
Late night in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, 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
24m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, GA
Michael Hall
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This short, 11.2-mile drive from Milton, GA to Roswell, GA takes about 24 minutes and is best suited as a quick local excursion rather than an overnight trip. You'll primarily navigate via Alpharetta Highway, Hopewell Road, and North Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $2, making it an economical option for getting between these two Southeast Georgia locations. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this route offers flexibility for departure times and requires no overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Highway | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Hopewell Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Thompson Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Redd Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Scotlandwell Place | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Canton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Atlanta Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Alpharetta Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Scotlandwell Place
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotlandwell Place
2
At end of road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Thompson Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Redd Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Redd Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hopewell Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Hopewell Road
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hopewell Road
6
Continue on Hopewell Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopewell Road
7
Turn left onto Canton Street
399 ft
·
14 sec
·
Canton Street
8
Turn right onto GA 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alpharetta Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 4.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Thompson Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Redd Road
At end of road, turn left onto Redd Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Hopewell Road
At end of road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Hopewell Road
Enter roundabout onto Hopewell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
GA 9 / North Main Street
Turn right onto GA 9 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Alpharetta Highway. This road profile suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and navigation through local streets, rather than long, open highway stretches. You'll likely be adjusting your speed and direction often as you make your way through the area, so staying alert is key.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Alpharetta Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.4 miles in near South Thompson Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m 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 0.4 miles (South Thompson Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Redd Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Alpharetta Highway. 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 0.4 miles (South Thompson Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Redd Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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