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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.57 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.8 mi
49.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.8 mi
Kilometers
49.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.57 mi
Kilometers
63.68 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 5, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Dawsonville
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dawsonville
2026-05-05T03:43
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 5, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dawsonville
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 Dawsonville
19.5 mi
00h 23m
To Roswell
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    631 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

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

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Holcomb Bridge Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Warsaw Road
0.6 mi · 2%
GA 140
0.24 mi · 1%
Alpharetta Highway
0.18 mi
GA 140 West
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

29.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumming
00h 23m from Dawsonville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Dawsonville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 30.8 mi (49.56 km).

Dawsonville

#1 Dawsonville

City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,465
Coordinates34.4212100, -84.1190800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.119088, 34.421142)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.55
Round trip
$11.09
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dawsonville and Roswell. The current time is 03:43:30.

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.