How far is North Decatur, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Roswell, GA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Decatur and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Roswell.
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Start on North Decatur Road
36 m · 7 sec · North Decatur Road
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 South, GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
661 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
5 mi · 7 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 Decatur 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.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.24 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Roswell?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from North Decatur and 10.4 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs
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 Sandy Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.39 km).
#1 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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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