How far is Jonesboro, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Roswell, GA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Roswell.
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Start on Courthouse Way
61 m · 11 sec · Courthouse Way
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3058 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
2898 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Tara Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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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 Jonesboro 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 75 North
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Roswell?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Jonesboro and 19.4 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.79 km).
#1 Jonesboro
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,134 |
| Coordinates | 33.5215000, -84.3538100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
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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