Nashville, GA to Roswell, GA is 227 miles and takes about 4h 24m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. With 81% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward trip focused on covering distance efficiently. You'll primarily use I 75 for most of the route, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points. This is a solid same-day option if you're looking to get where you're going with minimal fuss.
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
113.5 miles from Nashville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
169.3 mi
3h 5m
Tifton Road
21.8 mi
30m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi
6m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Roswell Road
1.7 mi
3m
Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 169.3 mi, about 3h 5m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 143 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,931 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,874
Quietest
2 AM
~829 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Nashville, GA and Roswell, GA.
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Start on US 129; GA 11
74 ft·6 sec·North Davis Street
2
Turn right onto GA 125
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Marion Avenue
3
Turn right onto GA 125
22 mi·30 min·Tifton Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7
0.7 mi·1 min·I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7
5
Turn right onto I 75 Business
0.1 mi·18 sec·Southwell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
12
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.
13
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi·6 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 6Toward Northridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Dunwoody PlaceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi·2 min·Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi·3 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi·1 min·North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft·9 sec·North Atlanta Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 24m estimated drive time, leaving Nashville, GA in the morning should allow you to reach Roswell, GA with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey; consider a quick break around the halfway point or simply push through if you prefer. The longest stretch on I 75 is 169.3 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach the greater Atlanta metropolitan area closer to Roswell, as congestion can increase.
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 113.5 miles from Nashville, GA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.3 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 50 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.5 miles or 2h 9m 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 28m
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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, GA
This is one driving day of about 227 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Nashville, 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 169.3 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 120.2 and 223.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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120.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m 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
8
185.5 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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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211 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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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223.1 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
8
223.3 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
$33.51 one way
$67.03 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$36.83
$73.66
premium
$4.49
$40.15
$80.29
diesel
$4.80
$42.86
$85.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.1
0
$23.84
$10.90
Efficient EV
56.8
0
$19.86
$9.08
EV Truck/SUV
90.8
1
$31.78
$14.53
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Nashville, GA
Afternoon
in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:11PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:14AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Roswell, GA
Afternoon
in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:11PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:14AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
89°F
Jackson, GA
114 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
2 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
4h 24m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 203.5
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 125.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on I 75, which accounts for 81% of this 227-mile drive. Expect a long stretch of 169.3 miles on I 75 before you transition to surface roads like Tifton Road and Larry Justice Highway. This means you'll likely encounter a consistent flow of highway traffic with numerous exits for services and transitions. The latter part of the drive will involve navigating more local roads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Tifton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.2 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 227 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 120.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 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 ft238 ft
Total Climb
992 ft
Total Descent
148 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~227 mi in
Elevation Range
844 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nashville, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 227 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 169.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 120.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
