How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Roswell, GA is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
272.72 mi
04h 05m
Flight
228.38 mi
367.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.38 mi
Kilometers
367.54 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.72 mi
Kilometers
438.9 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
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
Allentown
GA

Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Richmond Hill
136.2 mi
02h 02m
To Roswell
136.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Avenue

    838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ford Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence

    7 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 57%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 31%
I 95 North
9.44 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 02m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Roswell?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Richmond Hill and 136.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.10 one way or $76.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 228.38 mi (367.54 km).

Richmond Hill

#1 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Avenue (-81.303448, 31.938265)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.43 L · about $38.10
Round trip
$76.21
19.24 gal · 72.86 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.10 $76.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.61 $85.21
Premium $4.78 $45.96 $91.93
Diesel $5.62 $54.10 $108.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Roswell. The current time is 02:25:46.

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.