Origin
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Summerville, 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
1h 48m
Distance
82.1 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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Summerville, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
Roswell to Summerville is 82.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Larry McDonald Memorial Highway and Martha Berry Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, making it a convenient option for a day trip or a quick leg of a larger Southeast adventure. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. It's a straightforward drive that should be easy to navigate.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 40.1 mi | 44m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| Turkey Mountain Road Northeast | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Roswell Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Adairsville Highway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Adairsville Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.2 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 Summerville, 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
Continue on GA 140
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
15
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight right onto East Washington Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance of 82.1 miles and an estimated drive time of under two hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be at your destination with plenty of time for activities. Since there are no specific stops noted, plan to fuel up before you leave Roswell, as your estimated fuel cost is around $13 for the entire trip. The longest stretch is just over 40 miles, so you won't need to worry about running low on gas between towns.
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 41 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 52m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 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 85 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
$12.84 one way
$25.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.13 | $36.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Summerville, GA
Morning in Summerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 5.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a highway share of 2, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 40.1 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. After that, you'll transition to Martha Berry Highway and then Turkey Mountain Road Northeast, largely operating on surface roads. Expect a consistent pace without the frequent exits and merges common on interstates.
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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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 82.1 miles you will encounter 8 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.
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 Summerville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Kennesaw along the way.
Kennesaw
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 75
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Taichi Bubble Tea
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.1 mi from route
Marietta, GA
Cuisine: bubble_tea;asian;sushi
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteLand of a Thousand Hills Coffee House
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Roswell, GA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Roswell, GA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Kennesaw, GA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr 05:30-24:00; Sa 06...
Visit websiteJ. Christopher's
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.2 mi from route
Marietta, GA
Cuisine: american;breakfast
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa,Su 07:00-14:30
Visit websitePeace Love and Pizza (PLP5)
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Marietta, GA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Visit websitePanda Express
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Kennesaw, GA
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteChick-fil-A
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Kennesaw, GA
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su off
Visit websiteThe Jammin Pie
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: italian
Visit websitePanera Bread
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Kennesaw, GA
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: 06:30-21:00
Visit websiteWoodstock Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
City Square Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Old Highway 41 Recreation Area
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Roswell Historic District
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Waller Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Summerville Recreation Center
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Smith Plantation
Manor
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Roswell, GA
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00; Su 13:00-15:00; PH of...
Visit websiteTeaching Museum North
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Roswell, GA
Visit websiteHistoric Roswell Visitors Center
Building
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Roswell, GA
Railroad Block-House
Marker
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Roswell Historic Square
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Roswell Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Holiday Inn
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
James H. Floyd State Park Campground
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Rental
Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 Summerville, 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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