How far is Boston, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Boston, GA to Roswell, GA is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.67 mi
04h 18m
Flight
225.74 mi
363.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.74 mi
Kilometers
363.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.67 mi
Kilometers
425.95 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Fri, Apr 17, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Boston
130.7 mi
02h 09m
To Roswell
133.9 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    28 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    973 ft · 25 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Harris Street

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Harris Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Adel Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Adel Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Quitman Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto GA 37 West

    88 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West 4th Street

    1392 ft · 36 sec · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 44%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Harris Street
13.9 mi · 5%
South Green Street
12.5 mi · 5%
Quitman Highway
7.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 09m from Boston
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Boston and 133.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Boston and Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 225.74 mi (363.29 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

City in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population1,313
Coordinates30.7918600, -83.7898900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-83.790042, 30.791878)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.35 L · about $37.00
Round trip
$73.99
18.68 gal · 70.7 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.00 $73.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.37 $82.73
Premium $4.78 $44.63 $89.25
Diesel $5.62 $52.53 $105.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Roswell. The current time is 08:28:26.

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.