How far is Hephzibah, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Hephzibah, GA to Roswell, GA is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
173.64 mi
02h 48m
Flight
139.14 mi
223.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.14 mi
Kilometers
223.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.64 mi
Kilometers
279.45 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hephzibah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hephzibah
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hephzibah
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
Greensboro
GA

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

From Hephzibah
86.7 mi
01h 24m
To Roswell
86.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Hephzibah and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia 88

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia 88

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Peach Orchard Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Peach Orchard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Peach Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    911 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Hephzibah 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
82.2 mi · 47%
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 10%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.77 mi · 4%
Peach Orchard Road
6.57 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 24m from Hephzibah
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hephzibah and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Hephzibah and 86.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hephzibah and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 139.14 mi (223.93 km).

Hephzibah

#1 Hephzibah

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,936
Coordinates33.3140300, -82.0967900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 88 (-82.096751, 33.313935)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $24.28
Round trip
$48.56
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.28 $48.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.15 $54.30
Premium $4.78 $29.29 $58.58
Diesel $5.62 $34.48 $68.95

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 Hephzibah and Roswell. The current time is 06:45:56.

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.