How far is McCaysville, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from McCaysville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCaysville and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCaysville and Roswell.
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Start on East Tennessee Avenue
49 m · 13 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto APD Highway
41.1 mi · 51 min · APD Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
2417 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East Main Street
94 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Cumming Highway
2651 ft · 52 sec · Cumming Highway
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Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
29 m · 2 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Houze Road
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Merge slight left onto Alpharetta Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alpharetta Highway
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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 McCaysville and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Turn right onto APD Highway
41.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCaysville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCaysville to Roswell?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Talking Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from McCaysville and 41.9 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCaysville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Talking Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talking Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCaysville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 66.54 mi (107.09 km).
#1 McCaysville
City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 34.9861900, -84.3713100 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
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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