How far is Roswell, GA from Baxley, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Baxley, GA is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
224.84 mi
04h 34m
Flight
194.15 mi
312.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.15 mi
Kilometers
312.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.84 mi
Kilometers
361.84 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 11, 3:32 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 Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Roswell
112.5 mi
02h 17m
To Baxley
112.3 mi
02h 17m

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
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Parker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 30%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 30%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Plant Hatch Parkway
9.8 mi · 4%
GA 29
9.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 17m from Roswell
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Roswell and 112.3 miles from Baxley.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Baxley. Straight-line distance: 194.15 mi (312.45 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.03 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
15.86 gal · 60.06 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.12 $70.24
Premium $4.78 $37.89 $75.78
Diesel $5.62 $44.60 $89.20

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 Baxley. The current time is 06:24:27.

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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.