How far is Auburn, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Auburn, GA to Roswell, GA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.65 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.58 mi
49.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.65 mi
Kilometers
68.64 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Auburn
18.7 mi
00h 27m
To Roswell
24 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    25 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 10 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Winder Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
10.3 mi · 24%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 19%
I 85 South
7.24 mi · 17%
Winder Highway
4.04 mi · 9%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 8%
Atlanta Highway
2.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Turn right onto University Parkway

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 27m from Auburn
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Roswell?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Auburn and 24 miles from Roswell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-83.827732, 34.013626)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.69 $13.38
Premium $4.78 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.62 $8.49 $16.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Roswell. The current time is 20:39:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.