How far is Madison, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Madison, GA to Roswell, GA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.98 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.2 mi
95.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.98 mi
Kilometers
123.89 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Lakeview Estates
GA

Census-designated place in Rockdale County, Georgia

From Madison
38.5 mi
00h 40m
To Roswell
38.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    1938 ft · 40 sec · Atlanta Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Monticello Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2275 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.1 mi · 48 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.1 mi · 59%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 23%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 4%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 3%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Monticello Highway
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Estates
00h 40m from Madison
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Lakeview Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Madison and 38.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakeview Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview Estates.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.27 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-83.467952, 33.595689)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Roswell. The current time is 00:48:52.

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.