How far is Jefferson, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Roswell, GA is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Roswell.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
103 m · 17 sec · Gordon Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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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 Jefferson 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.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Jefferson to Roswell?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Jefferson and 33.2 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Suwanee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suwanee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.44 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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