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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Toccoa Carnesville Road
2589 ft · 59 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road
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Continue on Franklin Springs Road
2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road
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Continue on Royston Road
1436 ft · 31 sec · Royston Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Cross Road
10 mi · 18 min · Sandy Cross Road
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
53.6 mi · 57 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Warsaw Road
3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street
28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Springs and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 71.91 mi (115.73 km).
#1 Franklin Springs
Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -83.1443200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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