How far is Elberton, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Elberton, GA to Roswell, GA is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elberton and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elberton and Roswell.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Colbert-Comer Road
12.9 mi · 18 min · Colbert-Comer Road
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Continue on Third Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue
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Continue on Hull Colbert Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road
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Continue on Hull Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hull Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson
1687 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
6.8 mi · 8 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 10, US 78 Bus
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway
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Turn slight left onto Monroe Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monroe Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta
2635 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
35.2 mi · 43 min · University Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Warsaw Road
3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street
28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elberton and Roswell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
35.2 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elberton and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elberton to Roswell?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Statham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Elberton and 62 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elberton and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Statham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Statham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.87 km).
#1 Elberton
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 34.1115900, -82.8686300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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