How far is Folkston, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Roswell, GA is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
313.6 mi
05h 07m
Flight
259.66 mi
417.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.66 mi
Kilometers
417.88 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.6 mi
Kilometers
504.69 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, May 30, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Folkston
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folkston
2026-05-30T10:15
Arrive Roswell
Sat, May 30, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folkston
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
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From Folkston
154.3 mi
02h 33m
To Roswell
159.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Street

    67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Love Street

    79 m · 17 sec · Love Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive

    3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.5 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  24. 24

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 30%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 21%
Albany Highway
62.4 mi · 20%
US 1 North
32.2 mi · 10%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
02h 33m from Folkston
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Folkston and 159.3 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.85 one way or $87.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 259.66 mi (417.88 km).

Folkston

#1 Folkston

City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,043
Coordinates30.8309500, -82.0113100
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Magnolia Street (-82.011048, 30.83101)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $43.85
Round trip
$87.70
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.85 $87.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.03 $98.06
Premium $4.78 $52.89 $105.78
Diesel $5.62 $62.26 $124.52

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Folkston and Roswell. The current time is 10:15:51.

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.