How far is Buford, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Buford, GA to Roswell, GA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Roswell.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Harris Street
44 m · 9 sec · South Harris Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street Northeast
527 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street Northeast
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Continue on West Main Street
3245 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
60 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto West Shadburn Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Shadburn Avenue
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Continue on East Broad Street Northeast
135 m · 15 sec · East Broad Street Northeast
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Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
784 ft · 24 sec · R H Smith Boulevard
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Sargent Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sargent Road
19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1168 ft · 33 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
2028 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
2066 ft · 59 sec · Sargent Road
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Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
2377 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Kimball Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road
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Turn right onto State Bridge Road
1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South: Atlanta
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
1271 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Buford 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.
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.42 mi · 00h 07m
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 Buford and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Roswell?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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?
Johns Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Buford and 17.8 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buford and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Johns Creek
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 Johns Creek.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.64 km).
#1 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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