Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
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Braselton, GA
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The drive from Roswell, GA to Braselton, GA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Interstate Highway 85, Holcomb Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 138 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,671 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,029 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Braselton, GA.
Start on GA 9; GA 120
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120
Turn right onto Norcross Street
Enter roundabout onto Warsaw Road
Continue on Warsaw Road
Turn right onto GA 140
Turn straight onto GA 140
Continue on GA 140
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn right onto GA 53
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 53: Braselton, Hoschton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.64 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Roswell on Friday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Braselton on Friday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
44.4 mi in 57m, mostly highway — 16.9 mi of that is on I 85.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Interstate Highway 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway): Navigation decision point; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
414 ft
Total Descent
577 ft
Highest Point
1,133 ft
~34.9 mi in
Elevation Range
262 ft
Founded 1854
Roswell is a city in Metro Atlanta.
Top landmarks
Founded 1884
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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