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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Halfway Point
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City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
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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.
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Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 4 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest
545 ft · 17 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest
994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Chastain Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Chastain Road
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Continue on New Chastain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · New Chastain Road
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Continue on Blackwell Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Blackwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shallowford Road Northeast
5.5 mi · 10 min · Shallowford Road Northeast
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Continue on Pine Grove Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Pine Grove Road
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Continue on Magnolia Street
1255 ft · 38 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto North Atlanta Street
6 m · 1 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 Kennesaw and Roswell.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 km).
#1 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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