How far is Bowdon, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Bowdon, GA to Roswell, GA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
82.41 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.21 mi
98.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.21 mi
Kilometers
98.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.41 mi
Kilometers
132.62 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bowdon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowdon
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowdon
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
Douglasville
GA

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

From Bowdon
39.5 mi
00h 44m
To Roswell
42.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Bowdon and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wedowee Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Wedowee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Carroll Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Carroll Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Street

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Rome Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    43.4 mi · 47 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport

    1212 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

    2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 285 North

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    2924 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest

    2865 ft · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

    991 ft · 25 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    6.4 mi · 12 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 Bowdon and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
43.4 mi · 53%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.1 mi · 13%
Rome Street
9.56 mi · 12%
Roswell Road
6.41 mi · 8%
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
1.99 mi · 2%
River Valley Road Northwest
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglasville
00h 44m from Bowdon
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowdon 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 Bowdon to Roswell?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Bowdon and 42.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Douglasville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Douglasville, 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 Douglasville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

33 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

103 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowdon and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 61.21 mi (98.51 km).

Bowdon

#1 Bowdon

City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates33.5378900, -85.2532800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Wedowee Street (-85.253306, 33.53789)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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 Bowdon and Roswell. The current time is 23:32:25.

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.