Origin
Roswell, GA
Late night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Dade County, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
130.2 mi
210 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
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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Dade County, GA
Megan Bailey
Trip Overview
This 130.2-mile drive from Roswell, GA, to Dade County, GA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 35 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, I-24, and I-59, with a 20% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $20. Given its relatively short distance and the turn-heavy local road profile, it's best suited for a single day of travel. This route keeps you within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.1 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 90.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| I 24 | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| I 59 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Roswell Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Sells Lane | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Dade County, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on GA 120
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on GA 120 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on GA 120 ALT
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
88 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 24
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 24
Toward Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 167
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on I 59
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 59
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 11
Toward GA 136: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto GA 136
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
White Oak Gap Road
15
Turn right onto US 11; GA 58; GA 136
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto GA 136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
17
Turn right onto Sells Lane
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sells Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Sells Lane
Trip Plan
Consider departing Roswell in the morning to make the most of your day, especially since this drive is best completed in a single day. With a total duration of 2 hours and 35 minutes and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $20, and it’s wise to top off before heading out. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning pay close attention to your GPS and road signs as you approach the Dade County destination.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 29 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dade County, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Roswell, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 130.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Roswell, 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 Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.1 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Larry McDonald Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 128 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
7
102.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
7
119.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 59 South: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 167
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
128 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward GA 136: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward GA 136: Trenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.36 one way
$40.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.75 | $57.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.67 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.39 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Dade County, GA
Late night in Dade County on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m 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
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a road experience that's more about navigating local routes with frequent turns than a pure interstate cruise. While 20% of the drive involves highway speeds, the majority is on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 90.6 miles on the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, offering a chance for more consistent travel before the route likely shifts to more varied local roads. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing your turns and speed more often.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Larry McDonald Memorial 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 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 130.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roswell, GA and Dade County, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw, Nashville and Chattanooga.
Kennesaw
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 75
Nashville
102.2 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Chattanooga
102.9 mi in
|
~1h 59m
|
via I 24
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 130.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial 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 Dade County, 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 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dade County, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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