How far is Cordele, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Cordele, GA to Roswell, GA is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
167.75 mi
02h 42m
Flight
146.21 mi
235.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.21 mi
Kilometers
235.31 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.75 mi
Kilometers
269.97 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordele
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordele
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Cordele
82.3 mi
01h 21m
To Roswell
85.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 59 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 39%
I-75 North
55.7 mi · 33%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 14%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 21m from Cordele
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cordele and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cordele to Roswell?

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Cordele and 85.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cordele and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 146.21 mi (235.31 km).

Cordele

#1 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Avenue East (-83.782391, 31.963596)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $23.45
Round trip
$46.90
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.45 $46.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.22 $52.44
Premium $4.78 $28.29 $56.57
Diesel $5.62 $33.29 $66.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordele and Roswell. The current time is 14:56:40.

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.