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Trip from Roswell, GA to Shannon, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Downtown Shannon, GA, GA

Shannon, GA

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Trip Overview

This 63.4-mile drive from Roswell, GA to Shannon, GA is a manageable 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing Larry McDonald Memorial Highway and Adairsville Highway, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for a quick escape. The drive is characterized as turn-heavy and local, so expect a more engaging, less highway-focused experience. Since it's a short trip with no recommended stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 40.1 mi 44m
Roswell Road 7.1 mi 12m
Adairsville Highway 5.7 mi 9m
Adairsville Road Northeast 2.6 mi 4m
New Calhoun Highway Northeast 2.3 mi 3m
Marietta Highway 2 mi 3m
North Marietta Parkway 1.2 mi 1m
North Atlanta Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Larry McDonald Memorial Highway — 40.1 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Shannon, 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

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 40 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 306 Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on GA 140

1.2 mi · 1 min · Adairsville Highway
Use the slight left lane.
11

Turn slight left

465 ft · 9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Continue on GA 140

4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on GA 140

2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
14

Turn left onto GA 53

2.3 mi · 3 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
15

Turn left onto Burlington Road Northeast

0.6 mi · 2 min · Burlington Road Northeast
16

Turn right onto Calhoun Road Northeast

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
17

Arrive at destination

Calhoun Road Northeast

Where to Stop

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

city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Acworth, GA

32 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

Marietta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.7 — 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.
6
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
5
11.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
51.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

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. Exit 306 Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.91 one way

$19.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.84 $21.68
premium $4.70 $11.73 $23.47
diesel $5.61 $14.00 $28.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Shannon, GA

Late night in Shannon on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

5 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 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 63.4-mile trip. While you'll spend some time on highways, the "highway_share" is only 2, indicating a significant portion will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.1 miles along Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, moving from potentially faster sections to more intricate, slower-paced local roads as you progress toward Shannon, GA.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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 6/10

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 63.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Shannon, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw and Summerville.

Kennesaw

14.3 mi in | ~23m | via I 75

Summerville

51.7 mi in | ~1h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Shannon, 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Shannon, 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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