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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.41 mi
01h 58m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.41 mi
Kilometers
179.3 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Elberton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elberton
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elberton
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
Statham
GA

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

From Elberton
49.4 mi
00h 59m
To Roswell
62 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Athens Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Colbert-Comer Road

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Colbert-Comer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Third Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hull Colbert Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hull Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson

    1687 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Outer Loop 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 10, US 78 Bus

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Monroe Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta

    2635 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · University Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
35.2 mi · 32%
Colbert-Comer Road
12.9 mi · 12%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 7%
Athens Highway
7.91 mi · 7%
I 85 South
7.24 mi · 6%
Outer Loop 10
6.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statham
00h 59m from Elberton
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Statham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

41 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.87 km).

Elberton

#1 Elberton

City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States

Population4,350
Coordinates34.1115900, -82.8686300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-82.868755, 34.111411)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.88 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.76 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elberton and Roswell. The current time is 01:57:10.

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.