How far is Ball Ground, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Ball Ground, GA to Roswell, GA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ball Ground and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Ground and Roswell.
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Start on Gilmer Ferry Road
606 ft · 23 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on A. W. Roberts Drive
1081 ft · 44 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Canton Highway
1403 ft · 27 sec · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Turn right onto Howell Bridge Road
1917 ft · 40 sec · Howell Bridge Road
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Take the ramp left
2135 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto A P D Highway
6 mi · 6 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
2417 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East Main Street
94 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Cumming Highway
2651 ft · 52 sec · Cumming Highway
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Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
29 m · 2 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Houze Road
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Merge slight left onto Alpharetta Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Ball Ground and Roswell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hickory Flat Highway
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.81 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ball Ground and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ball Ground to Roswell?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Ball Ground and 12.9 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ball Ground and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Roswell City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball Ground and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 21.78 mi (35.05 km).
#1 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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