How far is Jefferson, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Roswell, GA is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.04 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.2 mi
116.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.04 mi
Kilometers
146.51 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Nov 6, 3:31 PM EST
Return by in Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 5:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Nov 6, 3:31 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:30 PM EST
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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Jefferson
45.4 mi
00h 49m
To Roswell
45.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Harmony Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Harmony Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 51%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 20%
Madison Highway
8.28 mi · 9%
Harmony Road
4.17 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 3%
US 19 North
2.64 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 49m from Jefferson
Leave By
3:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Mostly Cloudy 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 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Jefferson and 45.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jefferson and Mostly Cloudy near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.19 km).

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#1 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4493000, -83.3115500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Harmony Road (-83.311493, 33.44914)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
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.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $11.37
Round trip
$22.74
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $11.37 $22.74
Mid-grade $4.04 $12.96 $25.92
Premium $4.48 $14.37 $28.75
Diesel $5.66 $18.17 $36.34

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Roswell. The current time is 13:52:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.