Roswell, GA to Homerville, GA is 263.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m via Fall Line Freeway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of your trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily fit this into a weekend or a travel day, making it a straightforward option for reaching your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.9 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi
1h 40m
I 75
64.8 mi
1h 11m
US 82
39.4 mi
49m
US 441
18.1 mi
22m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi
8m
Downtown Connector
5 mi
6m
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 93.3 mi, about 1h 40m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 288 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,873 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,953
Quietest
2 AM
~818 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Homerville, 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
4.6 mi·5 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 400
6.8 mi·8 min·T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi·4 min·Northeast Expressway
8
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi·6 min·Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi·3 min·James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
93 mi·1 hr 40 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 63AToward 2nd StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
102 ft·8 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.4 mi·2 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto Tift Avenue South
0.2 mi·37 sec·Tift Avenue South
17
Turn left onto US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.3 mi·2 min·5th Street East
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi·28 min·US 82; GA 520
21
Turn right onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Main Street
23
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
24
Continue on US 441; GA 89
18 mi·22 min·US 441; GA 89
25
Continue on US 441; GA 89
269 ft·13 sec·Peach Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 441; GA 89
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Roswell early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since this is a one-day drive of about 5 hours, you won't need to split it, but plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $40 is based on current averages, so be prepared for slight variations. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 93.3 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, as services can be more spread out on highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.9 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 58 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.9 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homerville, 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.
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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 263.8 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 93.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
Warner Robins, Georgia
Hours: 6–10 AM
+14789711550
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 200.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.4 mi into trip|~6m in|Northridge Road
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26 mi into trip|~36m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
7
200.2 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward 2nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 63A
Toward 2nd Street
7
200.5 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.23 one way
$82.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.35
$45.16
$90.32
premium
$4.72
$49.02
$98.04
diesel
$6.28
$65.18
$130.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.1
0
$27.70
$12.66
Efficient EV
66
0
$23.08
$10.55
EV Truck/SUV
105.5
1
$36.93
$16.88
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Roswell, GA
Morning
in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Homerville, GA
Morning
in Homerville on Saturday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
NE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
3 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
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
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,...
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 88% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 93.3 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. You'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the drive, likely noticing more local traffic and intersections as you approach Homerville.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.3 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. 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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 263.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 263.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.3 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Homerville, 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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Homerville, GA before the return drive.
