How far is Pearson, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Pearson, GA to Roswell, GA is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.96 mi
03h 57m
Flight
207.76 mi
334.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.76 mi
Kilometers
334.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.96 mi
Kilometers
397.45 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, Apr 13, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearson
2026-04-13T11:57
Arrive Roswell
Mon, Apr 13, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Pearson
121.1 mi
01h 58m
To Roswell
125.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Albany Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Albany Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 38%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 26%
West Albany Avenue
40.1 mi · 16%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 58m from Pearson
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pearson and Partly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Pearson and 125.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pearson and Partly Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearson and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 207.76 mi (334.36 km).

Pearson

#1 Pearson

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

Population2,089
Coordinates31.2977000, -82.8523700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-82.852377, 31.297672)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
32.99 L · about $34.54
Round trip
$69.08
17.44 gal · 65.98 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.54 $69.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.62 $77.24
Premium $4.78 $41.66 $83.33
Diesel $5.62 $49.04 $98.08

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearson and Roswell. The current time is 11:57:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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