How far is Raoul, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Raoul, GA to Roswell, GA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.78 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.8 mi
84.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.8 mi
Kilometers
84.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.78 mi
Kilometers
97.81 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Raoul
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raoul
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raoul
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Raoul
30.5 mi
00h 39m
To Roswell
30.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 221

    24 m · 11 sec · County Road 221

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 28 sec · Gainesville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden

    62 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dawsonville Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South

    1885 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  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 Raoul 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
20.8 mi · 34%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 21%
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 16%
Keith Bridge Road
7.87 mi · 13%
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 5%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 39m from Raoul
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raoul and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Raoul and 30.3 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raoul and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lumpkin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lumpkin.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raoul and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 52.8 mi (84.98 km).

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#1 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 221 (-83.594221, 34.449542)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.78 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $5.62 $12.09 $24.18

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 Raoul and Roswell. The current time is 21:19:48.

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.