How far is Rincon, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Rincon, GA to Roswell, GA is about 270 miles (434.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270.04 mi
04h 20m
Flight
216.63 mi
348.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.63 mi
Kilometers
348.64 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.04 mi
Kilometers
434.58 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rincon
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rincon
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Rincon
131.6 mi
02h 10m
To Roswell
138.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
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 Rincon and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Street

    37 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue

    2312 ft · 32 sec · North Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ninth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blandford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Jay Road

    1017 ft · 25 sec · Blue Jay Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Jay Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sand Hill Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sandhill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-16 West: Macon

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rincon 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
141 mi · 52%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 32%
Blue Jay Road
9.38 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

141 mi · 02h 31m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
216.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 10m from Rincon
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rincon and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Rincon and 138.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rincon and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 216.63 mi (348.64 km).

Rincon

#1 Rincon

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,655
Coordinates32.2960300, -81.2353900
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fourth Street (-81.235454, 32.296232)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.07 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.50
19.06 gal · 72.14 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.75 $75.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.21 $84.42
Premium $4.78 $45.53 $91.07
Diesel $5.62 $53.60 $107.19

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 Rincon and Roswell. The current time is 00:40:33.

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.