Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Conley, GA
Vitaliy Mitrofanenko
Roswell to Conley is 30.4 miles and takes about 47m via T Harvey Mathis Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traveling across the Southeast region. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and surface streets, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Moreland Avenue Southeast | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Boulevard Southeast | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Connector | 2 mi | 2m |
| McDonough Boulevard Southeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~7,447 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~856 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Conley, GA.
Start on GA 9; GA 120
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Turn right
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
Continue on GA 400
Merge onto I 85
Continue on I 75; I 85
Take the exit
Merge onto GA 10
Turn right onto Boulevard Northeast
Continue on Boulevard Southeast
Turn left onto GA 42 Spur
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 23; GA 42
Continue on US 23; GA 42
Turn left onto East Conley Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.2 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 3.4 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 10 East: John Lewis, Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 23; GA 42 / Moreland Avenue Southeast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| premium | $4.49 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Brief Very Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Conley on Sunday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
74°F
Brookhaven, GA
15 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This drive splits its time almost equally between highway and surface roads, with highway sections making up 48% of the total distance. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 6.8 miles along T Harvey Mathis Parkway. Expect to transition from faster-paced highway cruising to navigating surface streets, which may involve more frequent intersections and traffic signals as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Northridge Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
382 ft
Total Descent
613 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
Elevation Range
256 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roswell, GA to Conley, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Carter Center along the way.
Carter Center
Founded 1854
Roswell is a city in Metro Atlanta.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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