How far is Leesburg, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, GA to Roswell, GA is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.53 mi
03h 16m
Flight
158.68 mi
255.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.68 mi
Kilometers
255.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.53 mi
Kilometers
324.33 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Tue, May 19, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-05-19T07:23
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Leesburg
99.2 mi
01h 38m
To Roswell
102.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Main Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Main Street East
11.1 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
158.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 38m from Leesburg
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Partly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Roswell?

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Leesburg and 102.3 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 158.68 mi (255.37 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

City in Lee County, Georgia, United States

Population3,080
Coordinates31.7321200, -84.1707400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.170822, 31.732459)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.33
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.16 $56.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.49 $62.98
Premium $4.78 $33.97 $67.94
Diesel $5.62 $39.99 $79.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Roswell. The current time is 07:23:11.

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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.