How far is Clarkesville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Clarkesville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
74.22 mi
01h 27m
Flight
62.76 mi
101 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Clarkesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkesville
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkesville
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Clarkesville
36.8 mi
00h 43m
To Roswell
37.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
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 Clarkesville and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wayne Street

    74 m · 16 sec · West Wayne Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    999 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monroe Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Monroe Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    19.7 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Long Branch Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Long Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumming

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    29.9 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkesville and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
29.9 mi · 40%
Monroe Avenue
27.5 mi · 37%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 12%
Long Branch Road
4.77 mi · 6%
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Holcomb Bridge Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

GA 400 South

Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

29.9 mi · 00h 36m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 43m from Clarkesville
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville to Roswell?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Clarkesville and 37.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkesville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).

Clarkesville

#1 Clarkesville

City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,843
Coordinates34.6126000, -83.5248900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Street (-83.524635, 34.612785)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.60 $23.21
Premium $4.78 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.62 $14.73 $29.47

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 Clarkesville and Roswell. The current time is 20:23:38.

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.