How far is DeKalb County, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from DeKalb County, GA to Roswell, GA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.1 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.04 mi
30.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.04 mi
Kilometers
30.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.39 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Oct 14, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in DeKalb County
Wed, Oct 14, 8:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeKalb County
2026-10-14T19:34
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Oct 14, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in DeKalb County
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From DeKalb County
12.5 mi
00h 16m
To Roswell
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Durham Park Road

    3221 ft · 1 min · Durham Park Road

  2. 2

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

    1399 ft · 38 sec · Kensington Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Camp Road

    1761 ft · 52 sec · Camp Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Camp Road

    656 ft · 23 sec · Camp Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    69 m · 4 sec · Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    886 ft · 26 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 285 North

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between DeKalb County 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 mi · 51%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 12%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 11%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 7%
Dunwoody Place
1.39 mi · 6%
I 285 North
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 16m from DeKalb County
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving DeKalb County and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from DeKalb County to Roswell?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from DeKalb County and 12.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeKalb County and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeKalb County and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 19.04 mi (30.64 km).

DeKalb County

#1 DeKalb County

County in Georgia, United States

Population762,009
Coordinates33.7715300, -84.2264100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham Park Road (-84.226426, 33.7716)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.34
Round trip
$6.68
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $3.34 $6.68
Mid-grade $4.27 $3.76 $7.52
Premium $4.69 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $5.74 $5.05 $10.10

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 · Oct 14, 2026

There is no time difference between DeKalb County and Roswell. The current time is 19:34:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.