Roswell, GA to Blue Ridge, GA is 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m via APD Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, taking you from the Southeast region towards the mountains. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only about an hour and a half of driving, it's a perfect day trip for a quick getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
APD Highway
39 mi
47m
Hickory Flat Highway
8.8 mi
13m
A P D Highway
6.7 mi
7m
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
4m
Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi
5m
Houze Road
2.9 mi
6m
Alpharetta Highway
1.4 mi
2m
East First Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
APD Highway
— 39 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Blue Ridge, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
19 ft·4 sec·North Atlanta Street
2
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120
1.4 mi·2 min·Alpharetta Highway
3
Turn left onto GA 92
0.2 mi·25 sec·East Crossville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Mansell Road
0.5 mi·52 sec·Mansell Road
5
Turn left onto GA 140
1.3 mi·2 min·Houze Road
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 140
143 ft·2 sec·Houze Road
7
Continue on GA 140
1.6 mi·3 min·Houze Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi·5 min·Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 140
8.8 mi·13 min·Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Northside Parkway
0.4 mi·1 min·Northside Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 20
484 ft·17 sec·Cumming Highway
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward I 575 North
14
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
4.5 mi·4 min·Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
15
Continue on I 575; GA 5
6.7 mi·7 min·A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 5; GA 515
28 mi·34 min·APD Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 76; GA 2; GA 5; GA 515
11 mi·13 min·APD Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
249 ft·7 sec
19
Turn straight onto Old Highway 76
0.2 mi·19 sec·Old Highway 76
20
Continue on East First Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East First Street
21
Arrive at destination
East First Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 36m duration and 70.8 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip from Roswell to Blue Ridge. There's no need to rush, and you can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. Plan for fuel before you leave Roswell, as the $11 estimated fuel cost suggests a fairly efficient trip, but local roads can sometimes take longer than anticipated. Keep an eye on your navigation, especially around the 39-mile mark on APD Highway, as this is where the longest continuous stretch occurs before potential route changes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.4 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Ridge, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roswell, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on APD Highway for about 39 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|GA 92 / East Crossville Road
Turn left onto GA 92 / East Crossville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in|GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn left onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip|~6m in|GA 140 / Houze Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.1 mi into trip|~31m in|Northside Parkway
Turn left onto Northside Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 76; GA 2; GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 76; GA 2; GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.11
$24.21
premium
$4.70
$13.10
$26.21
diesel
$5.61
$15.63
$31.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.19
$2.83
EV Truck/SUV
28.3
0
$9.91
$4.53
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Roswell, GA
Night
in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blue Ridge, GA
Night
in Blue Ridge on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Jasper, GA
35 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
6 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
1h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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,...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 100% highway share meaning you'll be on designated roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39 miles on APD Highway. While it's all on highways, be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate local roads rather than a continuous interstate.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39 mi on APD Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near GA 92 / East Crossville Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 70.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.4 miles (GA 92 / East Crossville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39 miles on APD Highway. 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 Blue Ridge, 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 1.4 miles (GA 92 / East Crossville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): 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 Blue Ridge, GA before heading back.
