How far is Cumming, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Cumming, GA to Roswell, GA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumming and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumming and Roswell.
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Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Courthouse Square
147 m · 15 sec · West Courthouse Square
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Continue on Castleberry Road
144 m · 13 sec · Castleberry Road
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Turn left onto Bank Avenue
128 m · 21 sec · Bank Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Highway
1222 ft · 25 sec · Buford Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
15.3 mi · 18 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 Cumming 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.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cumming and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumming to Roswell?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Cumming and 10.6 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cumming and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Suwanee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpharetta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumming and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.89 km).
#1 Cumming
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 34.2073200, -84.1401900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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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