Trip from Roswell, GA to Ludowici, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 11m

Distance

258.1 mi

415 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 58m ★

6 AM

5h 11m

8 AM

5h 38m

10 AM

5h 21m

12 PM

5h 18m

3 PM

5h 22m

5 PM

5h 37m

8 PM

5h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Roswell, GA

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Ludowici, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Ludowici, GA covers 258.1 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 16, I 75, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.4 miles on I 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

129 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	96.4 mi	1h 43m
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
Main Street	20.4 mi	30m
Cecil Nobles Highway	14.1 mi	19m
Aline Road	13.4 mi	19m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	6.8 mi	8m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m
Turner McDonald Parkway	4.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 16 — 96.4 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Ludowici, GA.

Start on GA 9; GA 120

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Atlanta Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Northridge Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northridge Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right

156 ft · 8 sec

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

4.6 mi · 5 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 400

6.8 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

96 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville

Turn right onto GA 57

13 mi · 19 min · Aline Road

Continue on GA 23; GA 57; GA 121

20 mi · 30 min · Main Street

Continue on GA 23; GA 57

1.8 mi · 2 min · Barnard Street

Turn right onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

119 ft · 2 sec · US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; 57

14 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway

Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; 57

1.0 mi · 1 min · North McDonald Street

Turn right onto West Academy Street

70 ft · 3 sec · West Academy Street

Arrive at destination

West Academy Street

Trip Plan

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 129 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 57 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 129 miles or 2h 30m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ludowici, 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.

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 258.1 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 I 16 for about 96.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

129 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

Stockbridge, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.4

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14046850287

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Brash Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atlanta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Sweet Pea's Bakery and Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glennville, Georgia

2.9 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14046850287

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 18.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+14048100010

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14043649099

Visit website

Illy Coffee Bar at Rowdy Tiger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+16784122402

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 18.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14044584717

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 103 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Northridge Road

Turn left onto Northridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

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.

90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah

103 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

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 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.36 one way

$80.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$44.13	$88.26
premium	$4.70	$47.77	$95.54
diesel	$5.61	$56.99	$113.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Connexion - Tesla Supercharger

Roswell, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Avenue East Cobb - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Starbucks

Alpharetta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Jim Ellis Ford of Sandy Springs

Atlanta, GA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

FPC Trowbridge-Trowbridge Crossing (Sandy Springs, GA)

Sandy Springs, GA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Brixmor Mansell Crossing (Alpharetta, GA)

Alpharetta, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Site Centers Sandy Plains Village (Roswell, GA)

Roswell, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Target Marietta #T2121

Marietta, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 MERCEDES_BENZ: 5 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.4	0	$27.10	$12.39
Efficient EV	64.5	0	$22.58	$10.32
EV Truck/SUV	103.2	1	$36.13	$16.52

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Roswell, GA

Morning in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

7:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ludowici, GA

Morning in Ludowici on Sunday

Local time

7:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

129 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

258.1 mi in 5h 11m, mostly highway — 96.4 mi of that is on I 16.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 96.4 mi on I 16.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 258.1 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 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Ludowici, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Reidsville.

Macon

90.8 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 75

Savannah

90.8 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 75

Reidsville

200.5 mi in | ~3h 47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 258.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 96.4 miles on I 16. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Ludowici, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ludowici, GA before the return drive.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Roswell, GA to Ludowici, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Starbucks Coffee Company

Brash Coffee

Starbucks Coffee Company

Dunkin'

Starbucks Coffee Company

Illy Coffee Bar at Rowdy Tiger

Brash Coffee

Sweet Pea's Bakery and Coffee Shop

The Proper Library & Coffee

Rest Area #22 (Monroe County, I 75 Southbound)

Monroe County Weigh Station - I-75 Southbound

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Monroe County Weigh Station - I-75 Northbound

JP Travel Center

Service Plaza

Laurens County I-16 East Rest Area

Laurens County I-16 West Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

RaceTrac

Museum of Illusions

Pemberton Place

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Krog Street Tunnel

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Zoo Atlanta

Sloomoo Institute - Atlanta

Tubman Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Roswell, GA

Ludowici, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

5h 11m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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