How far is Roswell, GA from Boston, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Boston, GA is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
260.86 mi
05h 08m
Flight
225.74 mi
363.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.74 mi
Kilometers
363.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.86 mi
Kilometers
419.81 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Apr 11, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 11, 4:41 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 Boston
Sat, Apr 11, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
130.6 mi
02h 34m
To Boston
130.2 mi
02h 34m

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 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    2122 ft · 53 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · South Elm Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Adel Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Adel Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Line Street

    12.5 mi · 22 min · County Line Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    973 ft · 25 sec · East Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 45%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 26%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
County Line Street
12.5 mi · 5%
South Elm Street
7.85 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 34m from Roswell
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Roswell and 130.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Boston. Straight-line distance: 225.74 mi (363.29 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Boston

City in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population1,313
Coordinates30.7918600, -83.7898900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Boston (-83.78989, 30.79186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.84 L · about $36.44
Round trip
$72.88
18.4 gal · 69.68 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.44 $72.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.75 $81.49
Premium $4.78 $43.96 $87.92
Diesel $5.62 $51.74 $103.48

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 Boston. The current time is 06:24:16.

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.