How far is Kennesaw, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Kennesaw, GA to Roswell, GA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.8 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.54 mi
23.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.54 mi
Kilometers
23.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.8 mi
Kilometers
33.48 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennesaw
2026-05-31T01:37
Arrive Roswell
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennesaw
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Springfield
GA

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

From Kennesaw
8.2 mi
00h 17m
To Roswell
12.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 4 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest

    545 ft · 17 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest

    994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Chastain Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Chastain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Chastain Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Chastain Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Blackwell Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Blackwell Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shallowford Road Northeast

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Shallowford Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Grove Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Pine Grove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    1255 ft · 38 sec · Magnolia Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennesaw and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shallowford Road Northeast
5.53 mi · 27%
Chastain Road
2.69 mi · 13%
Blackwell Road
2.51 mi · 12%
Pine Grove Road
2.37 mi · 11%
New Chastain Road
1.43 mi · 7%
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Shallowford Road Northeast

At the end of the road, turn right onto Shallowford Road Northeast

5.53 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 17m from Kennesaw
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kennesaw and 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 Kennesaw to Roswell?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Kennesaw and 12.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kennesaw and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 km).

Kennesaw

#1 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: J O Stephenson Avenue NorthWest (-84.61549, 34.023479)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.23 $6.47
Premium $4.78 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.62 $4.11 $8.21

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennesaw and Roswell. The current time is 01:37:50.

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.