Origin
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Douglasville, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Douglasville, GA
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Trip Overview
Roswell to Douglasville is 39.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly utilizing major highways before transitioning to surface roads. You'll likely find it straightforward, especially if you're familiar with navigating around the Atlanta metro area. Plan for this to be a quick transit rather than a destination-driven excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 19 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Fairburn Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Douglasville, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northridge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northridge Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
156 ft
·
8 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19
Exit 4A; 4B
Toward I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19
Exit 4B
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
10
Merge onto I 285
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Toward I 285 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 20
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 37
Toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto GA 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairburn Road
15
Turn left onto Fairburn Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairburn Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 5; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 78; GA 5; GA 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
9
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19 toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
37.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 78; GA 5; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 5; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Douglasville, GA
Morning in Douglasville on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 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
2 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
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 43% highway share, meaning a significant portion involves freeway driving. The longest stretch on a highway is 14.6 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect to transition from freeway conditions to surface streets as you approach Douglasville. The mix of highway and surface roads means you'll encounter varying traffic patterns and exit densities.
43% 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: 14.6 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 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 Douglasville, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
Greenville
6.9 mi in
|
~11m
Augusta
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 19
Chattanooga
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 19
Birmingham
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 19
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 Douglasville, 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Douglasville, 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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