How far is McRae, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from McRae, GA to Roswell, GA is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.27 mi
03h 15m
Flight
159.39 mi
256.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.39 mi
Kilometers
256.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.27 mi
Kilometers
302.99 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in McRae
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McRae
2026-04-23T11:38
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McRae
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From McRae
92.6 mi
01h 37m
To Roswell
95.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 McRae and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Oak Street

    103 m · 14 sec · East Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

    83 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McRae 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 45%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 26%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
South 3rd Avenue
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 37m from McRae
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McRae and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from McRae and 95.7 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McRae and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 159.39 mi (256.52 km).

McRae

#1 McRae

City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA

Population5,740
Coordinates32.0679500, -82.9007000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Oak Street (-82.900666, 32.068042)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $4.78 $31.73 $63.45
Diesel $5.62 $37.34 $74.69

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 McRae and Roswell. The current time is 11:38:02.

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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.