How far is Oakwood, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Roswell, GA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.42 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.64 mi
63.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.64 mi
Kilometers
63.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Nov 6, 3:15 PM EST
Return by in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 4:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-11-06T14:08
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Nov 6, 3:15 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Belvedere Park
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Oakwood
25.7 mi
00h 33m
To Roswell
25.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Store Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Smith Store Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Salem Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 West

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 35%
Purple Heart Highway
16.4 mi · 32%
Salem Road
4.46 mi · 9%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 6%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 5%
Smith Store Road
1.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvedere Park
00h 33m from Oakwood
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oakwood and Mostly Cloudy near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Belvedere Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Oakwood and 25.8 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oakwood and Mostly Cloudy near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Belvedere Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Belvedere Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvedere Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 39.64 mi (63.8 km).

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#1 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5481700, -83.9743500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Store Road (-83.974217, 33.548162)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.04 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.48 $8.11 $16.21
Diesel $5.66 $10.24 $20.49

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Roswell. The current time is 14:08:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.