How far is Arcade, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Arcade, GA to Roswell, GA is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcade and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcade and Roswell.
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Start on Peppers Street
28 m · 7 sec · Peppers Street
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Turn left onto Wyatt Street
23 m · 6 sec · Wyatt Street
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
41 m · 9 sec · Athens Highway
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Turn left
1586 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Warsaw Road
3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street
28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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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 Arcade 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-85 South
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Arcade and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcade to Roswell?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Arcade and 34.8 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcade and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcade and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.96 km).
#1 Arcade
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 34.0778900, -83.5615500 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
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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