How far is Nelson, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Nelson, GA to Roswell, GA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Roswell.
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Start on Dogwood Pass
5 m · 7 sec · Dogwood Pass
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Avenue
158 m · 22 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Kennesaw Avenue
1073 ft · 40 sec · Kennesaw Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canton Road
1339 ft · 27 sec · Canton Road
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Turn right onto Howell Bridge Road
1876 ft · 36 sec · Howell Bridge Road
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Take the ramp left
2135 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto A P D Highway
6 mi · 6 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 Nelson and Roswell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hickory Flat Highway
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.81 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Nelson and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Roswell?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Nelson and 16.7 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Roswell City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 km).
#1 Nelson
City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 34.3820400, -84.3710300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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