Origin
Wrightsville, GA
Late night in Wrightsville on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrightsville, 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
2h 56m
Distance
162.5 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrightsville, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This 162.5-mile journey from Wrightsville to Roswell, Georgia, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll experience a more engaged driving experience rather than a straight highway cruise. This drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. As both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout your travels.
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
81.2 miles from Wrightsville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Marcus Street | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
| East South Central Avenue | — | — |
| Smith Street | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| Stembridge Road | — | — |
| Kings Road | — | — |
| North Elbert Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Marcus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on West Elm Street
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto North Marcus Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
3
Continue on College Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
College Street
4
Turn left onto East South Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East South Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Smith Street
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Smith Street
6
Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
7
Turn right onto Stembridge Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Stembridge Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kings Road
9
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn right onto North Elbert Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Elbert Street
11
Turn left onto East Montgomery Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Montgomery Street
12
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jefferson Street
13
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
14
Turn right onto North Columbia Street
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Columbia Street
15
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
16
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
17
Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
18
Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
19
Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
20
Continue on Madison Road Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
21
Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
22
Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
23
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
8 min
24
Continue on Eatonton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eatonton Road
25
Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 20 West: Atlanta
26
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
28
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
29
Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
30
Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
31
Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
32
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northridge Road
34
Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dunwoody Place
35
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
36
Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
37
Continue on North Atlanta Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
38
Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 162.5-mile drive, flexibility is your best friend. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a leisurely pace. With a duration of under 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one go, but factor in one stop for fuel or a quick break. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to navigation, especially as you approach your destination in Roswell. The estimated fuel cost of $26 makes this a budget-friendly option for a single-day excursion.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.2 miles from Wrightsville, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 36 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
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 Wrightsville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Wrightsville, GA
This is one driving day of about 162.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Wrightsville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Wrightsville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.41 one way
$50.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.08 | $60.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.06 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Late night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Smyrna, GA
81 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
2h 56m 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?
Expect a driving experience that keeps you actively involved, as this route features a 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of monotonous interstate here; instead, prepare for a more dynamic journey. The main roads guiding you include North Marcus Street, College Street, and East South Central Avenue, suggesting a route that navigates through towns and local communities. This type of drive offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you transition between different areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Marcus Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wrightsville, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wrightsville, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 162.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wrightsville, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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