How far is Clayton, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Clayton, GA to Roswell, GA is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Roswell.
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Start on South Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Savannah Street
1157 ft · 44 sec · East Savannah Street
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Turn right onto Highway 441 South
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 441 South
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
1044 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Continue on Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road
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Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South
1885 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
20.8 mi · 24 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 Clayton and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Rain Showers near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Roswell?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Clayton and 50.2 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Rain Showers near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 80.53 mi (129.6 km).
#1 Clayton
County seat in Rabun County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 34.8781500, -83.4009900 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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