How far is Forest Park, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Forest Park, GA to Roswell, GA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
33.29 mi
00h 41m
Flight
27.72 mi
44.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.72 mi
Kilometers
44.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.57 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
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
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Forest Park
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To Roswell
17 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    52 m · 11 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Dixie Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Crown Road Southeast

    1969 ft · 41 sec · Crown Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
10.4 mi · 31%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 21%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 15%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 8%
Old Dixie Road
2.13 mi · 6%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

9.63 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 20m from Forest Park
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Park and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Roswell?

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Forest Park and 17 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Park and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

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 Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 27.72 mi (44.61 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population19,871
Coordinates33.6220500, -84.3690900
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-84.369066, 33.622043)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.23 $10.45
Premium $4.78 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.62 $6.64 $13.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Park and Roswell. The current time is 05:58:23.

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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.