How far is Carrollton, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Roswell, GA is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.52 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.21 mi
82.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.21 mi
Kilometers
82.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.52 mi
Kilometers
110.27 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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
Lithia Springs
GA

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia

From Carrollton
32.6 mi
00h 38m
To Roswell
36 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

    49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East

    1939 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1212 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

    2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 285 North

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    2924 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest

    2865 ft · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

    991 ft · 25 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
29.3 mi · 43%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.1 mi · 16%
Roswell Road
6.41 mi · 9%
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
1.99 mi · 3%
North Park Street
1.46 mi · 2%
River Valley Road Northwest
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

29.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithia Springs
00h 38m from Carrollton
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Roswell?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Carrollton and 36 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithia Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
East Point City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

East Point City Hall

East Point , GA
2757 E Point St, East Point, GA 30344
Rating 4.1/5 17 reviews City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

94 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 51.21 mi (82.41 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-85.076596, 33.580221)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.78 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.62 $13.61 $27.22

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Roswell. The current time is 20:59:57.

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.