How far is Rochelle, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Rochelle, GA to Roswell, GA is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.78 mi
02h 57m
Flight
152.48 mi
245.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.48 mi
Kilometers
245.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.78 mi
Kilometers
289.33 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Rochelle
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochelle
2026-05-30T04:44
Arrive Roswell
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochelle
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Rochelle
89.2 mi
01h 28m
To Roswell
90.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ashley Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Ashley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Street South

    19.3 mi · 27 min · 8th Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Macon

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochelle 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
69.7 mi · 39%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 36%
8th Street South
19.3 mi · 11%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
1st Avenue
5.01 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 28m from Rochelle
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rochelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Rochelle and 90.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rochelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochelle and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 152.48 mi (245.39 km).

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#1 Rochelle

Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,081
Coordinates31.9510100, -83.4562700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashley Street (-83.456294, 31.95101)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24.01 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
12.68 gal · 48.02 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.08 $56.16
Premium $4.78 $30.29 $60.59
Diesel $5.62 $35.66 $71.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochelle and Roswell. The current time is 04:44:23.

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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.