How far is Donalsonville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.51 mi
03h 54m
Flight
208.28 mi
335.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.28 mi
Kilometers
335.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.51 mi
Kilometers
388.67 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donalsonville
2026-04-18T05:44
Arrive Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donalsonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Donalsonville
121.5 mi
01h 57m
To Roswell
120 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue

    12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    2924 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest

    2865 ft · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

    991 ft · 25 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donalsonville 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Tennille Avenue
98.8 mi · 41%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 20%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 9%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
Roswell Road
6.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Tennille Avenue

Continue straight

56.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 57m from Donalsonville
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville to Roswell?

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Donalsonville and 120 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 208.28 mi (335.19 km).

Donalsonville

#1 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-84.879092, 31.040396)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.26 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
17.04 gal · 64.52 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.74 $75.47
Premium $4.78 $40.71 $81.42
Diesel $5.62 $47.92 $95.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donalsonville and Roswell. The current time is 05:44:00.

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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.