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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.83 mi
01h 37m
Flight
66.54 mi
107.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.31 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in McCaysville
Sun, May 31, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCaysville
2026-05-31T02:58
Arrive Roswell
Sun, May 31, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCaysville
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
Talking Rock
GA

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States of America

From McCaysville
40.9 mi
00h 48m
To Roswell
41.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Tennessee Avenue

    49 m · 13 sec · East Tennessee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto APD Highway

    41.1 mi · 51 min · APD Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming

    2417 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    94 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumming Highway

    2651 ft · 52 sec · Cumming Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arnold Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Houze Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Houze Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Houze Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpharetta Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Alpharetta Highway

  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 McCaysville 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
APD Highway
41.1 mi · 50%
Blue Ridge Drive
10.1 mi · 12%
A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 12%
Hickory Flat Highway
8.81 mi · 11%
Arnold Mill Road
3.21 mi · 4%
Houze Road
3.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talking Rock
00h 48m from McCaysville
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Talking Rock, 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 Talking Rock.

RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

80 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCaysville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 66.54 mi (107.09 km).

McCaysville

#1 McCaysville

City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,217
Coordinates34.9861900, -84.3713100
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Tennessee Avenue (-84.371284, 34.986231)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between McCaysville and Roswell. The current time is 02:58:32.

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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.