How far is Clarkston, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Clarkston, GA to Roswell, GA is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.43 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.33 mi
26.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.33 mi
Kilometers
26.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Clarkston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkston
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarkston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dunwoody
GA

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

From Clarkston
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Roswell
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°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 Clarkston and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    17 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 285 North

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkston 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.2 mi · 50%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 14%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 12%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 7%
Dunwoody Place
1.39 mi · 6%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunwoody
00h 14m from Clarkston
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarkston 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 Clarkston to Roswell?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Clarkston and 11.2 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody

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 Dunwoody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunwoody.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 16.33 mi (26.28 km).

Clarkston

#1 Clarkston

Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population12,627
Coordinates33.8095500, -84.2396400
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-84.239713, 33.809448)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.50 $7.00
Premium $4.78 $3.77 $7.55
Diesel $5.62 $4.44 $8.89

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 Clarkston and Roswell. The current time is 21:18:48.

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.