How far is Ray City, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Ray City, GA to Roswell, GA is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ray City and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray City and Roswell.
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Start on Main Street
12.4 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 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 Ray City and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ray City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ray City to Roswell?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 119.7 miles from Ray City and 122.9 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ray City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ray City and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 214.67 mi (345.48 km).
#1 Ray City
Human settlement in Berrien County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 31.0746400, -83.1993200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $33.91 | $67.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.14 | $96.28 |
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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