How far is Rome, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Rome, GA to Roswell, GA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
63.67 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.68 mi
78.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.67 mi
Kilometers
102.46 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Rome
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Rome
31.3 mi
00h 37m
To Roswell
32.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Rome and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turner McCall Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1217 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

    1074 ft · 27 sec · East Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
22.4 mi · 35%
US 411
18.9 mi · 30%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 11%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi · 9%
Turner McCall Boulevard
1.99 mi · 3%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

22.1 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
00h 37m from Rome
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rome 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 Rome to Roswell?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Rome and 32.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.35 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population36,764
Coordinates34.2570400, -85.1646700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Turner McCall Boulevard (-85.164789, 34.257017)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.78 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.62 $12.65 $25.31

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Roswell. The current time is 19:37:59.

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.