How far is Emerson, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Emerson, GA to Roswell, GA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.25 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.66 mi
38.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.25 mi
Kilometers
50.29 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 26, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerson
2026-05-26T06:24
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 26, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Emerson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kennesaw
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Emerson
15.6 mi
00h 20m
To Roswell
15.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    14 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

    98 m · 19 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2682 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    3086 ft · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2565 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
18.3 mi · 59%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 23%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 6%
North Marietta Parkway
1.33 mi · 4%
North Atlanta Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

17.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennesaw
00h 20m from Emerson
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emerson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Roswell?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Emerson and 15.7 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emerson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw

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 Kennesaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

78 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.07 km).

Emerson

#1 Emerson

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population1,589
Coordinates34.1270400, -84.7554900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-84.755592, 34.127038)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.87 $9.74
Premium $4.78 $5.26 $10.51
Diesel $5.62 $6.19 $12.37

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Emerson and Roswell. The current time is 06:24:19.

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.