Traveling from Putney to Roswell covers 211.6 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within the state of Georgia, you will remain in the Southeast region for the duration of your trip. With a fuel budget of about $34, this journey is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion. You will primarily utilize US 82 East, East Oglethorpe Boulevard, and Sylvester Highway to navigate toward your destination. While the drive is manageable in a single stretch, the turn-heavy nature of these local roads means you should plan for a focused day behind the wheel.
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
104.1 miles from Putney, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
129.4 mi
2h 23m
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
Liberty Expressway
6.8 mi
8m
Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi
6m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putney, GA and Roswell, GA.
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Start on US 19; GA 3; GA 300
6.8 mi·8 min·Liberty Expressway
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
3
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi·17 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 300
22 mi·27 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
13
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.
14
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi·6 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 6Toward Northridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Dunwoody PlaceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi·2 min·Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi·3 min·Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi·1 min·North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft·9 sec·North Atlanta Street
21
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy drive, give yourself ample time to navigate local junctions by planning for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid the fatigue that can accompany three and a half hours of technical, local-road driving. Budgeting approximately $34 for fuel should be sufficient, but keep an eye on your gauge as local roads may offer fewer refueling options than major interstates. Because this is a short trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility, allowing you to pace the drive in a way that suits your personal comfort level. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS or map during the transitions between US 82 East and local boulevards, as the turn-heavy nature of the trip makes missing a turn easy.
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 104.1 miles from Putney, GA, or about 2h 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 46 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 2h 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 13m
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 Putney, 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 Putney, GA
This is one driving day of about 208.1 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Putney, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 101.3 and 204.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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101.3 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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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166.7 mi into trip|~3h 8m 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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192.1 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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
7
204.2 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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
204.5 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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
$32.54 one way
$65.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$35.58
$71.16
premium
$4.70
$38.51
$77.03
diesel
$5.61
$45.95
$91.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.4
0
$21.85
$9.99
Efficient EV
52
0
$18.21
$8.32
EV Truck/SUV
83.2
1
$29.13
$13.32
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Putney, GA
Late night
in Putney on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roswell, GA
Late night
in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
104 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
3 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 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this route is characterized by turn-heavy local roads rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and secondary roads for the entire 211.6-mile trek. This profile requires constant attention to your surroundings as you transition through various local intersections and stretches. Unlike high-speed transit routes, the personality of this drive is defined by frequent adjustments and local navigation. Be prepared for a steady pace that keeps you engaged with the road from start to finish.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 GA 300. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.3 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 15 significant decision points across 208.1 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 101.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192.1 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Putney, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
166.7 mi in|~3h 8m|via I 75
Cumming
192.1 mi in|~3h 40m|via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 208.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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 101.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192.1 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
