How far is Roswell, GA from Auburn, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Auburn, GA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
37.46 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.58 mi
49.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.29 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 11, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-11T07:42
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Roswell
18.7 mi
00h 28m
To Auburn
18.8 mi
00h 28m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 25 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North

    1376 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on University Parkway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winder Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
10.2 mi · 27%
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 21%
Interstate Highway 85
6.68 mi · 18%
Winder Highway
4.08 mi · 11%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.62 mi · 10%
Atlanta Highway Northwest
2.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 28m from Roswell
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Roswell and 18.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 Auburn. The current time is 07:42:51.

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.