Origin
Toccoa, GA
Late night in Toccoa on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toccoa, GA to Roswell, 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
83.5 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great 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.
Toccoa, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This 83.5-mile drive from Toccoa, GA to Roswell, GA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. You'll primarily be on Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, and Dawsonville Highway, with about 55% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, making it an economical excursion. This journey offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for a relaxed day trip without the need to split it over multiple days. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Toccoa, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| Cornelia Highway | 13 mi | 15m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| US 23 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Keith Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| US 123 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Currahee Street | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 20.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toccoa, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on US 123; GA 365
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Currahee Street
2
Turn right onto US 123; GA 17; GA 365
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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US 123; GA 17; GA 365
3
Continue on US 123; GA 365
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 123; GA 365
4
Merge onto US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 365
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 24
Toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
203 ft
·
5 sec
Toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto US 129; GA 369
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto GA 53 Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
11
Continue on GA 53 Connector
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
12
Turn left onto GA 306
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 19; GA 400
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
20
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
21
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
22
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 48-minute drive, departing Toccoa, GA in the mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak traffic and arrive in Roswell, GA with ample time for your planned activities. With a total distance of 83.5 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to make frequent fuel stops. The longest stretch without needing to navigate is 20.8 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway, so plan any brief pauses before or after this segment. Since this is a straightforward day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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 41.8 miles from Toccoa, GA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.8 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 51m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Toccoa, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Toccoa, GA
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Toccoa, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Turner McDonald Parkway for about 20.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.8 miles from Toccoa, 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 38.1 and 81.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville,...
9
38.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, N...
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Turn left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
8
80.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
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 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
8
81.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.44 | $36.87 |
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: 29.2 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 | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
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
Roswell, GA
Late night in Roswell on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Gainesville, GA
42 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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,...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$5
near mile 91.6
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 94.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion utilizing highway sections. Approximately 55% of your journey will be on faster roads, offering stretches where you can cover ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.8 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway, allowing for a sustained period of driving without frequent turns. As you progress, the character of the drive will evolve, transitioning between these highway segments and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.5 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 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles: 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 Toccoa, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, New Holland, National Forest and Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Cumming
38.1 mi in
|
~44m
New Holland
38.3 mi in
|
~44m
National Forest
38.3 mi in
|
~44m
Atlanta Botanical Garden
38.3 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Toccoa, GA
Full guide →Toccoa is in the Northeast High Country of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 83.5 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 (55%). 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 20.8 miles on Turner McDonald 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 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 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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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