How far is North Druid Hills, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Roswell, GA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 Druid Hills and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and Roswell.
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Start on the route
76 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Cheshire Bridge Road
1939 ft · 43 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road
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Continue on Lenox Road
731 ft · 19 sec · Lenox Road
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
698 ft · 20 sec · Buford Highway
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Turn slight right
728 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
661 ft · 11 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward GA 400 North
2638 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 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 Druid Hills 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
5.85 mi · 00h 07m
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 Druid Hills to Roswell?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.3 miles from North Druid Hills and 9.4 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.38 km).
#1 North Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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