How far is Greensboro, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Greensboro, GA to Roswell, GA is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.93 mi
01h 34m
Flight
74.43 mi
119.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.43 mi
Kilometers
119.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.93 mi
Kilometers
151.16 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-17T09:35
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Greensboro
46.9 mi
00h 47m
To Roswell
47 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 19%
Carl Sanders Highway
15.9 mi · 17%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 3%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 3%
South Main Street
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 47m from Greensboro
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Greensboro and 47 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, 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 Oxford.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 74.43 mi (119.78 km).

Greensboro

#1 Greensboro

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

Population3,272
Coordinates33.5756800, -83.1823800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-83.182604, 33.575697)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.78 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Roswell. The current time is 09:35:25.

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.