How far is Roswell, GA from Buchanan, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Buchanan, GA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Buchanan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Buchanan.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3155 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue straight
1613 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Marietta Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Marietta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Turn left onto Buchanan Street
1382 ft · 26 sec · Buchanan Street
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Continue on Buchanan Highway
19.1 mi · 26 min · Buchanan Highway
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Turn straight onto State Route 120
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 120
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Turn left onto Buchanan Bypass
1.4 km · 2 min · Buchanan Bypass
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Take the ramp slight right
47 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1555 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Buchanan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Buchanan Highway
Continue on Buchanan Highway
19.1 mi · 00h 26m
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 Buchanan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Buchanan?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Roswell and 27.7 miles from Buchanan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Buchanan.
Stop Ideas Near Hiram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Buchanan. Straight-line distance: 49.81 mi (80.16 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buchanan
County seat in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,196 |
| Coordinates | 33.8026000, -85.1885600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buchanan (-85.18856, 33.8026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
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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