How far is Harlem, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Harlem, GA to Roswell, GA is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
149.69 mi
02h 24m
Flight
125.03 mi
201.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.69 mi
Kilometers
240.91 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Harlem
74.8 mi
01h 12m
To Roswell
74.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Milledgeville Road

    14 m · 5 sec · East Milledgeville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Louisville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Louisville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Appling Harlem Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Appling Harlem Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Appling Harlem Road

    40 m · 4 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Appling Harlem Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

    562 ft · 10 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    89 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I-20 West: Atlanta

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  16. 16

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
68.7 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 31%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 12%
Appling Harlem Road
5.13 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 2%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

68.7 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 12m from Harlem
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harlem and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Harlem and 74.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harlem and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.22 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population3,547
Coordinates33.4145800, -82.3126200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Milledgeville Road (-82.312665, 33.41451)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 Harlem and Roswell. The current time is 21:14:43.

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.