Origin
Senoia, GA
Late night in Senoia on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Senoia, 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
1h 26m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Senoia, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
Senoia, GA to Roswell, GA is 56.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via GA 85 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, moving from one Georgia town to another. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an easy option for a short excursion or a quick connection between these two locations. You won't need an overnight stay, and the relatively short duration means you can easily fit it into a single day's agenda.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 85 | 21.5 mi | 32m |
| I 75 | 12 mi | 15m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| GA 74 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Roswell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dunwoody Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
GA 85
— 21.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Senoia, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Seavy Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Seavy Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto GA 74; GA 85
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 74; GA 85
5
Continue on GA 85; GA 74
21 mi
·
32 min
·
GA 85; GA 74
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto GA 331
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Forest Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 75
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Senoia, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 24.9 and 53.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
9
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$8.88 one way
$17.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
28 mi in
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
1h 26m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of highway driving, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.5 miles on GA 85, before transitioning to I-75. The profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and minimal local road detours. Expect a journey where maintaining momentum is key, with the primary roads guiding you efficiently toward your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on GA 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 85 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): 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.
On the drive from Senoia, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.
Cumming
40.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on GA 85. 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 Roswell, 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 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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 Roswell, 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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