How far is Alma, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Alma, GA to Roswell, GA is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204 miles (328.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Roswell.
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Start on East 16th Street
27 m · 6 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Pierce Street
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard
92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
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Continue on Tallahassee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street
2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Roswell?
The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warner Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Alma and 120 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204 miles (328.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Roswell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 204.01 mi (328.32 km).
#1 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.15 | $66.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.07 | $94.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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