How far is Dade County, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Dade County, GA to Roswell, GA is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
119.21 mi
02h 17m
Flight
86.84 mi
139.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.84 mi
Kilometers
139.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.21 mi
Kilometers
191.85 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Return by in Dade County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dade County
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dade County
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
Resaca
GA

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dade County
65 mi
01h 08m
To Roswell
54.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dade County and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Sells Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Sells Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Oak Gap Road

    1074 ft · 28 sec · White Oak Gap Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 59 North: Chattanooga

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dade County 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
91.3 mi · 77%
I 24 East
17.3 mi · 15%
I 59 North
7.84 mi · 7%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 6%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 2%
North Marietta Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

90.7 mi · 01h 38m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Resaca
01h 08m from Dade County
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dade County and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dade County to Roswell?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Resaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Dade County and 54.2 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dade County and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Resaca

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

101 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dade County and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 86.84 mi (139.75 km).

Dade County

#1 Dade County

County in Georgia, United States

Population16,057
Coordinates34.8545200, -85.5045300
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Sells Lane (-85.504454, 34.854908)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.93
Round trip
$31.87
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.93 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.27 $17.97 $35.94
Premium $4.70 $19.79 $39.57
Diesel $5.75 $24.19 $48.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dade County and Roswell. The current time is 14:22:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.