How far is Dawsonville, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Dawsonville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawsonville and Roswell.
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Start on the route
631 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
29.7 mi · 35 min
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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 Dawsonville and Roswell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
29.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dawsonville and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dawsonville to Roswell?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 19.5 miles from Dawsonville and 20.1 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dawsonville and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumming.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawsonville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 30.8 mi (49.56 km).
#1 Dawsonville
City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,465 |
| Coordinates | 34.4212100, -84.1190800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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