How far is Morrow, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Morrow, GA to Roswell, GA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
69.19 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.05 mi
86.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.19 mi
Kilometers
111.35 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Morrow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrow
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrow
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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Morrow
34.5 mi
00h 37m
To Roswell
34.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 142

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 11

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2191 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    30 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  13. 13

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrow 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
30 mi · 43%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 26%
State Route 11
4.41 mi · 6%
State Route 142
4.15 mi · 6%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 4%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

30 mi · 00h 32m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 37m from Morrow
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morrow and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Morrow and 34.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morrow and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrow and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).

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#1 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Broughton Road (-83.65656, 33.505115)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.33
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.66 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.81 $21.61
Premium $4.78 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $5.62 $13.72 $27.45

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 Morrow and Roswell. The current time is 22:32:35.

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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.