Origin
Sandersville, GA
Morning in Sandersville on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandersville, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
145.4 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
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 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandersville, GA
Jamie Kimball
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Sandersville, GA to Roswell, GA is 145.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m via Purple Heart Highway and Carl Sanders Highway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. It's a straightforward, same-day drive perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
72.7 miles from Sandersville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 46.6 mi | 50m |
| Carl Sanders Highway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Warthen Road | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| GA 15 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| Greensboro Highway | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Broad Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 46.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandersville, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on East Church Street
103 ft
·
2 sec
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East Church Street
2
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto GA 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harris Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto GA 15
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sparta Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on GA 15
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Warthen Road
6
Continue on GA 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
7
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 16; GA 22
277 ft
·
6 sec
·
GA 15; GA 16; GA 22
8
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 16; GA 22
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Jones Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 15; GA 22
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Greensboro Highway
10
Continue on GA 15; GA 77
12 mi
·
17 min
·
GA 15; GA 77
11
Continue on GA 15; GA 77
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto GA 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I-20 West: Atlanta
14
Merge onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
15
Continue on I 20
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 67B
Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 285
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
20
Keep slight right at fork
2.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
28
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive duration, leaving Sandersville in the morning allows ample time to reach Roswell before evening. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, flexibility is key; you can make a spontaneous stop if needed, but don't feel pressured to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before leaving more populated areas, as the route leans heavily on local roads. A good tip for this drive is to ensure your GPS is fully charged or set before you depart, as the numerous turns can be easy to miss on less familiar local routes.
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 72.7 miles from Sandersville, GA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 38m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandersville, 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 Sandersville, GA
This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Sandersville, 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 Purple Heart Highway for about 46.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Sandersville, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 117.1 and 141.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
117.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
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 67B
Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattano...
7
135.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
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 GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Du...
8
136.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahl...
7
141.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward Northridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
8
141.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Dunwoody Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.74 one way
$45.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.27 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.72 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Covington, GA
73 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 warmer 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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 11% of the total mileage on highways. You'll navigate through local roads, including stretches on Purple Heart Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 46.6 miles. The primary roads, Purple Heart Highway and Carl Sanders Highway, along with Warthen Road, suggest a journey that keeps you engaged with the landscape rather than on a high-speed interstate. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and road changes.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.6 mi on Purple Heart 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 117.1 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 19 significant decision points across 145.4 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 117.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.4 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.
Between Sandersville, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Dahlonega and Atlanta.
Chattanooga
117.1 mi in
|
~2h 26m
Dahlonega
135.3 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Atlanta
135.3 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 145.4 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 46.6 miles on Purple Heart 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 Roswell, 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 117.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.4 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 Roswell, 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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