How far is Roswell, GA from Abbeville, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Abbeville, GA is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
171.66 mi
03h 30m
Flight
153.06 mi
246.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.06 mi
Kilometers
246.32 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.66 mi
Kilometers
276.26 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 11, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-11T06:24
Arrive Abbeville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Roswell
85.9 mi
01h 45m
To Abbeville
85.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northridge Road

    2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2053 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Perry Parkway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Isles Highway

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 341 Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jackson Street South

    6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street South

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Abbeville.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 39%
Jackson Street South
23.3 mi · 14%
Fall Line Freeway
17.8 mi · 10%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 45m from Roswell
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Roswell and 85.7 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $48.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Roswell and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 153.06 mi (246.32 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

Population2,656
Coordinates31.9921200, -83.3068200
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Abbeville (-83.30682, 31.99212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $24.00
Round trip
$48.01
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.00 $48.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.84 $53.68
Premium $4.78 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.62 $34.08 $68.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Abbeville. The current time is 06:24:15.

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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.