Origin
Norcross, GA
Late night in Norcross on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norcross, 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
22m
Distance
11.4 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norcross, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Norcross to Roswell is 11.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Holcomb Bridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia and the Southeast region, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local road, suggesting you'll be navigating through neighborhood streets and intersections rather than open highways. With no designated stops and a short travel time, this route is ideal for a quick, spontaneous outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Peachtree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Atlanta Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Holcomb Bridge Road
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on South Peachtree Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Peachtree Street
2
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
3
Continue on GA 140
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
6
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
7
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
8
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Warsaw Road
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Norcross Street
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
5:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 11.4-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles along Holcomb Bridge Road, offering a brief period of consistent progress before you'll likely need to make turns. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed as you navigate through populated areas. The experience behind the wheel will be more about managing traffic signals and local road conditions than cruising on an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 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?
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 early in the drive near Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest.
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 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Warsaw Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Norcross Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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: near the start (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Warsaw Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Norcross Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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