How far is Dalton, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Roswell, GA is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.95 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.17 mi
100.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.17 mi
Kilometers
100.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.95 mi
Kilometers
127.05 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
40.7 mi
00h 44m
To Roswell
38.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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 West Cuyler Street

    139 m · 26 sec · West Cuyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Thornton Avenue

    3083 ft · 1 min · South Thornton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Bypass

    1.1 km · 52 sec · South Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

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

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  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 Dalton and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bypass
63.5 mi · 80%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 9%
South Dixie Road
5.16 mi · 7%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 3%
North Marietta Parkway
1.33 mi · 2%
North Atlanta Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Bypass

Merge slight left

62.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 44m from Dalton
Leave By
3:32 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 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Dalton and 38.2 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.06 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,853
Coordinates34.7698000, -84.9702200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cuyler Street (-84.97022, 34.76984)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.78 $13.33 $26.66
Diesel $5.62 $15.69 $31.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Roswell. The current time is 03:22:02.

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.