How far is Putney, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Putney, GA to Roswell, GA is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
211.58 mi
03h 31m
Flight
176.96 mi
284.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.96 mi
Kilometers
284.79 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.58 mi
Kilometers
340.51 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putney
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putney
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Putney
104.2 mi
01h 45m
To Roswell
107.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Liberty Expressway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putney 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 17%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Liberty Expressway
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 45m from Putney
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Putney and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Putney and 107.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Putney and Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putney and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 176.96 mi (284.79 km).

Putney

#1 Putney

Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia

Population2,898
Coordinates31.4701800, -84.1176800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: US 19 (-84.117681, 31.470223)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.26 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.18
14.94 gal · 56.52 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.59 $59.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.08 $66.17
Premium $4.78 $35.69 $71.38
Diesel $5.62 $42.01 $84.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Putney and Roswell. The current time is 00:18:53.

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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.