How far is East Griffin, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from East Griffin, GA to Roswell, GA is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
75.16 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.39 mi
87.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.39 mi
Kilometers
87.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.16 mi
Kilometers
120.96 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, Apr 20, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Griffin
2026-04-20T00:05
Arrive Roswell
Mon, Apr 20, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Griffin
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
Riverdale
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From East Griffin
33.5 mi
00h 44m
To Roswell
41.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Griffin and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto High Falls Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · High Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonough Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · North McDonough Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Griffin and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
33.7 mi · 45%
North McDonough Road
12.2 mi · 16%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 9%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 7%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 4%
High Falls Road
2.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 44m from East Griffin
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Griffin and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Griffin to Roswell?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from East Griffin and 41.7 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Griffin and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

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 Riverdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.8 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 10.8 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

96 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Griffin and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 54.39 mi (87.54 km).

East Griffin

#1 East Griffin

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia

Population1,451
Coordinates33.2437300, -84.2288100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.228514, 33.243865)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$20.99
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.50 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.74 $23.47
Premium $4.78 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.62 $14.90 $29.81

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between East Griffin and Roswell. The current time is 00:05:11.

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.