How far is Lincolnton, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Lincolnton, GA to Roswell, GA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.06 mi
02h 31m
Flight
109.13 mi
175.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.06 mi
Kilometers
247.94 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnton
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Athens
GA

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

From Lincolnton
63.1 mi
01h 15m
To Roswell
91 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West

    2206 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Inner Loop 10

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway

    39.5 mi · 49 min · University Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  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 Lincolnton and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.5 mi · 26%
Washington Street
16.1 mi · 10%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 5%
I 85 South
7.24 mi · 5%
Inner Loop 10
5.93 mi · 4%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 15m from Lincolnton
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincolnton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Lincolnton and 91 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincolnton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 109.13 mi (175.62 km).

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#1 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.479017, 33.792375)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.09 $48.19
Premium $4.78 $25.99 $51.98
Diesel $5.62 $30.59 $61.19

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnton and Roswell. The current time is 05:02:12.

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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.