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Trip from Roswell, GA to Auburn, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

37.5 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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city in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Auburn, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Roswell to Auburn, Georgia, you are looking at a manageable 37.5-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. This route is a straightforward Southeast transit that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at just $6, it is an economical choice for a quick trip. You will primarily navigate via Holcomb Bridge Road, University Parkway, and Interstate Highway 85. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of pace, the short duration makes this a very flexible drive for any schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
University Parkway 10.2 mi 14m
Holcomb Bridge Road 8 mi 14m
Interstate Highway 85 6.7 mi 7m
Winder Highway 4.1 mi 6m
Jimmy Carter Boulevard 3.6 mi 5m
Atlanta Highway Northwest 2.3 mi 3m
Norcross Street 0.9 mi 1m
Warsaw Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: University Parkway — 10.2 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Auburn, GA.

1

Start on GA 9; GA 120

19 ft · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street
2

Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Alpharetta Highway
3

Turn right onto Norcross Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Norcross Street
4

Enter roundabout onto Warsaw Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Warsaw Road
5

Continue on Warsaw Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Warsaw Road
6

Turn right onto GA 140

8.0 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto GA 140

3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on GA 140

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 85 North Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Merge onto I 85

6.7 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Exit 106 Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
12

Continue on GA 316

10 mi · 14 min · University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto US 29 Business; GA 8

4.1 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway
14

Continue on GA 8

2.3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest
15

Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

302 ft · 12 sec · Mount Moriah Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

83 ft · 2 sec · 4th Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

4th Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norcross, GA

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Dacula, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lilburn, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
13.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward I 85 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 85 North
5
13.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 85 / Interstate Highway 85

Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106 Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
5
37.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | Mount Moriah Road

Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
37.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | 4th Avenue

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.86 one way

$11.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.41 $12.82
premium $4.70 $6.94 $13.88
diesel $5.61 $8.28 $16.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.25 $2.40

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Auburn, GA

Late night in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

7 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

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local surface streets and high-speed corridors. Roughly 45% of your trip is spent on the highway, balancing out the time spent navigating through local intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on University Parkway, which spans 10.2 miles, offering a brief window of steady driving. The road personality shifts from the busier, stop-and-go environments of Roswell's local roads to the more consistent flow of Interstate 85. You should be prepared for this variation in pace throughout the hour-long trip.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on University Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Roswell, GA to Auburn, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.

Athens

20.2 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on University Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Auburn, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, 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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