How far is Druid Hills, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Druid Hills, GA to Roswell, GA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
19.78 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.84 mi
27.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.84 mi
Kilometers
27.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.78 mi
Kilometers
31.84 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Druid Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Druid Hills
2026-04-15T07:10
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Druid Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Druid Hills
10.1 mi
00h 17m
To Roswell
9.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Druid Hills and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on The By Way Northeast

    28 m · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oakdale Road Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Decatur Road

    16 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road

    2096 ft · 49 sec · North Decatur Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Briarcliff Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lavista Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cheshire Bridge Road

    1939 ft · 43 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lenox Road

    731 ft · 19 sec · Lenox Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    698 ft · 20 sec · Buford Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    728 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

    661 ft · 11 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward GA 400 North

    2638 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Druid Hills 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.85 mi · 30%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 25%
Briarcliff Road Northeast
1.86 mi · 9%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 8%
Dunwoody Place
1.39 mi · 7%
Lavista Road Northeast
1.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

5.85 mi · 00h 07m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 17m from Druid Hills
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills to Roswell?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.1 miles from Druid Hills and 9.7 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Druid Hills and Mostly Sunny 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 10.3 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 10.3 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 10.3 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 Druid Hills and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 km).

Druid Hills

#1 Druid Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,568
Coordinates33.7803800, -84.3360400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: The By Way Northeast (-84.336165, 33.780283)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.10 $6.20
Premium $4.78 $3.34 $6.69
Diesel $5.62 $3.94 $7.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Druid Hills and Roswell. The current time is 07:10:07.

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.