How far is Fitzgerald, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Fitzgerald, GA to Roswell, GA is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.53 mi
03h 23m
Flight
171.98 mi
276.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.53 mi
Kilometers
333.99 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzgerald
2026-04-18T04:41
Arrive Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzgerald
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Fitzgerald
102.2 mi
01h 41m
To Roswell
105.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°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 Fitzgerald and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington Avenue
76.4 mi · 37%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Washington Avenue

Merge slight left

74 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 41m from Fitzgerald
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald to Roswell?

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Fitzgerald and 105.3 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitzgerald and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 171.98 mi (276.77 km).

Fitzgerald

#1 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-83.25265, 31.714945)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.72 L · about $28.99
Round trip
$57.99
14.64 gal · 55.44 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.99 $57.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.42 $64.84
Premium $4.78 $34.97 $69.95
Diesel $5.62 $41.17 $82.34

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 Fitzgerald and Roswell. The current time is 04:41:47.

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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.