How far is Ellijay, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Ellijay, GA to Roswell, GA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
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 Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellijay and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay and Roswell.
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Start on North Church Street
128 m · 24 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
126 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Northside Square
95 m · 18 sec · River Street
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Exit the rotary onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn slight right
135 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto APD Highway
24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
2417 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East Main Street
94 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Cumming Highway
2651 ft · 52 sec · Cumming Highway
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Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
29 m · 2 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Houze Road
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Merge slight left onto Alpharetta Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Ellijay and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Merge slight left onto APD Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Ellijay and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellijay to Roswell?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Ellijay and 29.4 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellijay and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
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 Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellijay and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 46.91 mi (75.5 km).
#1 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
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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