How far is Dahlonega, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Dahlonega, GA to Roswell, GA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.33 mi
00h 55m
Flight
41.25 mi
66.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.25 mi
Kilometers
66.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.33 mi
Kilometers
76.17 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Dahlonega
Fri, Apr 17, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dahlonega
2026-04-17T11:37
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dahlonega
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
Cumming
GA

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

From Dahlonega
23.4 mi
00h 27m
To Roswell
24 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square South

    36 m · 7 sec · Public Square South

  2. 2

    Continue on Public Square North

    114 m · 19 sec · Public Square North

  3. 3

    Continue on South Chestatee Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · South Chestatee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cumming

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    29.9 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dahlonega 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
29.9 mi · 63%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 18%
South Chestatee Street
5.49 mi · 12%
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Holcomb Bridge Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Warsaw Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

GA 400 South

Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

29.9 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumming
00h 27m from Dahlonega
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dahlonega and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Dahlonega and 24 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dahlonega and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Cumming

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

85 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dahlonega and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 41.25 mi (66.38 km).

Dahlonega

#1 Dahlonega

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

Population7,329
Coordinates34.5325900, -83.9849100
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square South (-83.984783, 34.532464)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.40 $14.79
Premium $4.78 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $5.62 $9.39 $18.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dahlonega and Roswell. The current time is 11:37:03.

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.