How far is Ellaville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Ellaville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.5 mi
02h 44m
Flight
123.37 mi
198.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.37 mi
Kilometers
198.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.5 mi
Kilometers
248.65 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellaville
2026-04-18T05:43
Arrive Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellaville
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
Zebulon
GA

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Ellaville
68.8 mi
01h 22m
To Roswell
85.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oglethorpe Street

    27 m · 10 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  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 Ellaville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Poplar Street
27.7 mi · 18%
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 13%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 10%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 10%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
01h 22m from Ellaville
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ellaville 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 Ellaville to Roswell?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Ellaville and 85.7 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellaville and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zebulon, 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 Zebulon.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

78 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellaville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 123.37 mi (198.54 km).

Ellaville

#1 Ellaville

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.2382100, -84.3090800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 26 (-84.309073, 32.238118)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.78 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.62 $30.65 $61.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellaville and Roswell. The current time is 05:43:12.

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.