How far is Dalton, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Roswell, GA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
91.43 mi
01h 36m
Flight
68.87 mi
110.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.87 mi
Kilometers
110.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.43 mi
Kilometers
147.14 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 5, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-04T23:08
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 5, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
41.9 mi
00h 48m
To Roswell
49.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ila-Comer Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Ila-Comer Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ila-Comer Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Ila-Comer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Commerce Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ila Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Maysville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Old Maysville Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
48.8 mi · 53%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 9%
Commerce Street
5.62 mi · 6%
Ila-Comer Road
5.23 mi · 6%
Ila Road
3.65 mi · 4%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 48m from Dalton
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Dalton and 49.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 68.87 mi (110.83 km).

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#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,368
Coordinates34.1659400, -83.1704300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 191 (-83.170425, 34.165945)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.59
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.79 $25.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.78 $15.43 $30.87
Diesel $5.62 $18.17 $36.33

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Roswell. The current time is 23:08:58.

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.