How far is North Atlanta, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from North Atlanta, GA to Roswell, GA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Atlanta and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Atlanta and Roswell.
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Start on Peachtree Road Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
145 m · 12 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
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Continue on Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 285 West
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 400 North, GA 400 South, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
3097 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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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 North Atlanta 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.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Atlanta to Roswell?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from North Atlanta and 8.6 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Atlanta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunwoody.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Atlanta and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 11.02 mi (17.73 km).
#1 North Atlanta
A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
| Population | 40,456 |
| Coordinates | 33.8651000, -84.3365900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
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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