officer friendly from up the road a ways

[maiabulela]

A: You're not Atlanta PD where you from?
B: Up the road a ways.
A: Well, officer friendly from up the road a ways, welcome to the big city.



Dear all,

What is the meaning of "officer friendly from up the road a ways"

Thanks.

 

[maiabulela]

Does "up the road a ways" mean "from a very far place"?

Thanks.

 

[maiabulela]

can't thank you enough!