How far is Locust Grove, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Roswell, GA is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
61.14 mi
01h 08m
Flight
48.99 mi
78.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.99 mi
Kilometers
78.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.4 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust Grove
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust Grove
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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Locust Grove
29.1 mi
00h 34m
To Roswell
32.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3129 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust Grove 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
38.3 mi · 63%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 12%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 4%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 3%
Dunwoody Place
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

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

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
00h 34m from Locust Grove
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Roswell?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Locust Grove and 32.1 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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 Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 48.99 mi (78.84 km).

Locust Grove

#1 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jackson Street (-84.109075, 33.345923)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust Grove and Roswell. The current time is 06:52:28.

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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.