Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Kennesaw, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Kennesaw, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 18.7-mile connection between Roswell and Kennesaw is a straightforward journey. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path primarily utilizes Roswell Road, Cobb Parkway North, and Marietta Highway to get you from point A to point B. Since both cities are located within Georgia, you will remain comfortably within the Southeast region for the duration of your travel. It is a highly practical drive that avoids the need for any overnight stays, providing you with maximum flexibility for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Cobb Parkway North | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summers Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| GA 120 Alternate | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Kennesaw, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3; GA 5
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cobb Parkway North
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summers Street Northwest
8
Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Depart onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 120 / Marietta Highway
Turn right onto GA 120 / Marietta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 41; GA 3; GA 5 / Cobb Parkway North
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3; GA 5 / Cobb Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Main Street Northwest
Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kennesaw, GA
Afternoon in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
32m 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 18.7-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that transitions through various suburban environments. Approximately 45% of your travel time will be spent on highways, balancing out the more localized segments of the trip. Your most significant uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.1 miles spent on Roswell Road, which serves as the primary artery for the first leg of your journey. As you shift onto Cobb Parkway North and eventually Marietta Highway, the road conditions evolve from steady cruising to a more stop-and-go experience. Expect a functional drive that requires your attention as you navigate these connecting corridors between two busy Georgia hubs.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Roswell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.7 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (GA 120 / Marietta Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (US 41; GA 3; GA 5 / Cobb Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Roswell Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (GA 120 / Marietta Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (US 41; GA 3; GA 5 / Cobb Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Kennesaw, 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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