Origin
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Martinez, 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
3h 4m
Distance
159.8 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m
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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Martinez, GA
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Trip Overview
Roswell, GA to Martinez, GA is 159.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m via Carl Sanders Highway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that mostly utilizes surface roads, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. You should budget around $25 for fuel for this approximately 160-mile route.
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
79.9 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Covington Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Wesley Chapel Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bobby Jones Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Martinez, 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 left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Covington Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 20
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 20
82 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward GA 232
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 196B
Toward GA 232
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto GA 232
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto GA 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
22
Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
Riverwatch Parkway
23
Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
492 ft
·
17 sec
·
Riverwatch Parkway
24
Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
Riverwatch Parkway
25
Arrive at destination
Riverwatch Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to arrive and settle in without feeling rushed. While there's only one recommended stop, the relatively short distance means you have flexibility to pause more often if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the longest stretch on Carl Sanders Highway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. The $25 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 79.9 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 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 35 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinez, 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 159.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.9 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 156.9 — 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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
8
156.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 232
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 196B
Toward GA 232
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.99 one way
$49.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.32 | $54.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.78 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $13.98 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.37 | $10.23 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Martinez, GA
Morning in Martinez on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Covington, GA
80 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
19 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
3h 4m 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 is primarily surface roads, with highway driving accounting for only 30% of the total distance. You'll encounter an 81.8-mile stretch on the Carl Sanders Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent exits and varying speed limits as you make your way across the state.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.8 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 159.8 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 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Roswell, GA to Martinez, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 159.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.8 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. 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 Martinez, 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 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Martinez, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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