How far is Doraville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Doraville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.98 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.73 mi
15.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.73 mi
Kilometers
15.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.11 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, May 25, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Doraville
Mon, May 25, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doraville
2026-05-25T03:15
Arrive Roswell
Mon, May 25, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Doraville
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
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Doraville
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Roswell
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Peachtree Road

    1585 ft · 50 sec · New Peachtree Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1049 ft · 53 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    1699 ft · 33 sec · Buford Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 285 West

    40 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 285 West

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  11. 11

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Doraville 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.83 mi · 26%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 21%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 18%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 11%
Dunwoody Place
1.39 mi · 9%
North Atlanta Street
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

3.83 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 11m from Doraville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Doraville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Doraville to Roswell?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Doraville and 7.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Doraville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs

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 Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.9 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 12.9 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 12.9 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 Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doraville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 9.73 mi (15.66 km).

Doraville

#1 Doraville

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,264
Coordinates33.8981600, -84.2832600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.283343, 33.898209)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.78 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $5.62 $2.98 $5.96

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Doraville and Roswell. The current time is 03:15:57.

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.