How far is Franklin Springs, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Franklin Springs, GA to Roswell, GA is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
91.79 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.91 mi
115.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.91 mi
Kilometers
115.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.79 mi
Kilometers
147.72 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, Jun 1, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Springs
2026-06-01T14:24
Arrive Roswell
Mon, Jun 1, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Franklin Springs
43.2 mi
00h 48m
To Roswell
48.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Springs and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    17 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Toccoa Carnesville Road

    2589 ft · 59 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Springs Road

    2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Royston Road

    1436 ft · 31 sec · Royston Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sandy Cross Road

    10 mi · 18 min · Sandy Cross Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

    53.6 mi · 57 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ernest Vandiver Highway
60.6 mi · 66%
Sandy Cross Road
10.3 mi · 11%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 9%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ernest Vandiver Highway

Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

53.6 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 48m from Franklin Springs
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Franklin Springs to Roswell?

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Franklin Springs and 48.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Braselton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
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Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
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Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Springs and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 71.91 mi (115.73 km).

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#1 Franklin Springs

Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,187
Coordinates34.2848300, -83.1443200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.144482, 34.284803)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Springs and Roswell. The current time is 14:24:57.

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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.