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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Turn slight right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East
1939 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
29.3 mi · 32 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
1212 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto I 285 North
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.1 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
2924 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
2865 ft · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · River Valley Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
991 ft · 25 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
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Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
1 km · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
6.4 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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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 Carrollton 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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Deck
East Point City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 51.21 mi (82.41 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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