Roswell to Mount Airy is 68.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 35 minutes via Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, and Dawsonville Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a blend of driving experiences as you transition from more direct parkway travel to surface roads. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a single-day excursion when you want to get somewhere without dedicating your entire day to the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Turner McDonald Parkway
20.6 mi
23m
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi
14m
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi
14m
Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi
11m
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi
6m
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2.9 mi
5m
Level Grove Road
1 mi
1m
Norcross Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Mount Airy, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
19 ft·4 sec·North Atlanta Street
2
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi·26 sec·Alpharetta Highway
3
Turn right onto Norcross Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Norcross Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Warsaw Road
125 ft·3 sec·Warsaw Road
5
Continue on Warsaw Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Warsaw Road
6
Turn right onto GA 140
0.8 mi·1 min·Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·44 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 NorthUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
21 mi·23 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Exit 17Toward GA 306: GainesvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
87 ft·3 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto GA 306
7.7 mi·11 min·Keith Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 53
9.9 mi·14 min·Dawsonville Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 53 Connector
0.7 mi·1 min·John W Morrow Parkway
14
Turn left onto GA 60; GA 369
2.9 mi·5 min·Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 129; GA 369
0.1 mi·17 sec·Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
16
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 23 NorthUse the left lane.
17
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi·14 min·Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 23; GA 365
6.1 mi·6 min·Tommy Irwin Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport
20
Turn right onto Level Grove Road
0.4 mi·43 sec·Level Grove Road
21
Continue on Old Level Grove Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·Old Level Grove Road
22
Continue on Level Grove Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Level Grove Road
23
Continue on Irvin Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Irvin Street
24
Turn right onto US 441 BUS; GA 105
0.3 mi·32 sec·Main Street South
25
Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Wyly Street
26
Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Dicks Hill Parkway
27
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft·3 sec·6th Street
28
Turn right onto Old Main Street
363 ft·19 sec·Old Main Street
29
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·7th Street
30
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 35-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning is ideal, giving you plenty of daylight for the 68.6 miles. Since it's a relatively short trip, you have flexibility with stops; however, consider a brief break around the 20-mile mark on Turner McDonald Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $11, and it's always wise to top off before heading out on any drive. The mix of highway and surface roads means you'll want to be mindful of changing speed limits as you approach Mount Airy.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.3 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Airy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Turner McDonald Parkway for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
7
23.7 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward GA 306: Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward GA 306: Gainesville
6
24 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.7 mi into trip|~42m in|GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway
Turn right onto GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
45.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Turn left toward US 23 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 23 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.73
$23.46
premium
$4.70
$12.70
$25.39
diesel
$5.61
$15.15
$30.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.00
$2.74
EV Truck/SUV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Roswell, GA
Late night
in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Airy, GA
Late night
in Mount Airy on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Oakwood, GA
34 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
3 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
1h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 45% of this 68.6-mile route is on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway, 20.6 miles, on Turner McDonald Parkway. After that, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your drive. This means you'll likely notice a change in traffic patterns and speed limits as you move away from the parkway.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: 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.
On the drive from Roswell, GA to Mount Airy, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
64.6 mi in|~1h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Mount Airy, 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Airy, GA before heading back.
