How far is Roswell, GA from Bowdon, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Bowdon, GA is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Bowdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Bowdon.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Northridge Road
2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2053 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.6 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.1 mi · 49 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon
1460 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wedowee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Bowdon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Bowdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Bowdon?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Roswell and 40.8 miles from Bowdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Bowdon.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Bowdon. Straight-line distance: 61.21 mi (98.51 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowdon
City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 33.5378900, -85.2532800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowdon (-85.25328, 33.53789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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