Roswell to Winder is 44.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via University Parkway and I-85, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive is a mix of highway cruising and surface street travel, making it a straightforward hop. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
University Parkway
18 mi
23m
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi
14m
Interstate Highway 85
6.7 mi
7m
Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi
6m
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.6 mi
5m
Norcross Street
0.9 mi
1m
Patrick Mill Road
0.8 mi
1m
Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 18 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 104 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,671 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,029 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Winder, 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
8.0 mi·14 min·Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto GA 140
3.5 mi·5 min·Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
0.1 mi·11 sec·Jimmy Carter Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 85 NorthUse the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 85
6.7 mi·7 min·Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·37 sec
Exit 106Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
12
Continue on GA 316
18 mi·23 min·University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
419 ft·15 sec
14
Turn left onto Patrick Mill Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Patrick Mill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on West Winder Bypass
0.2 mi·17 sec·West Winder Bypass
16
Turn right onto Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi·6 min·Bill Rutledge Road
17
Continue on Patrick Mill Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Patrick Mill Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto GA 81
0.6 mi·1 min·South Broad Street
19
Arrive at destination
GA 11; GA 53; GA 211
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.8 — 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 / Alpharetta Highway
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 85 North
5
13.6 mi into trip|~24m in|I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
5
38.8 mi into trip|~55m in|Patrick Mill Road
Turn left onto Patrick Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.76 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$7.42
$14.83
premium
$4.64
$8.05
$16.10
diesel
$5.60
$9.72
$19.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.2
0
$4.63
$2.12
Efficient EV
11
0
$3.86
$1.76
EV Truck/SUV
17.6
0
$6.17
$2.82
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Aug 27, 2026
Origin
Roswell, GA
Evening
in Roswell on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 3:57PM EDT until August 27 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Winder, GA
Evening
in Winder on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 3:57PM EDT until August 27 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
1h 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 56% of this 44.1-mile drive is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll encounter an 18-mile stretch on University Parkway. Expect a transition from highway speeds to more stop-and-go traffic as you approach your destination. The dense exits on the interstate portion mean you'll need to stay alert for your turn-off.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on University Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 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 / Alpharetta Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
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 44.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 / Alpharetta Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,082 ft894 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
446 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
Elevation Range
189 ft
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 Winder, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on University Parkway. 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 Winder, 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 / Alpharetta Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): 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 Winder, GA before heading back.
