How far is Roswell, GA from Buena Vista, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Buena Vista, GA is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
130.38 mi
03h 09m
Flight
118.09 mi
190.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.09 mi
Kilometers
190.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.38 mi
Kilometers
209.82 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-31T12:41
Arrive Buena Vista
Sun, May 31, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 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

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
Haralson
GA

Human settlement in Coweta and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Roswell
65.3 mi
01h 34m
To Buena Vista
65.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Buena Vista.

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 85

    34.1 mi · 51 min · State Route 85

  13. 13

    Continue on Oakland Road

    23.5 mi · 34 min · Oakland Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street

    612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    20.8 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    820 ft · 36 sec · 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 85
34.1 mi · 26%
Oakland Road
23.5 mi · 18%
Broad Street
23.4 mi · 18%
James Wendell George Parkway
6.86 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 85

Continue on State Route 85

34.1 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haralson
01h 34m from Roswell
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buena Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Buena Vista?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Haralson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Roswell and 65.1 miles from Buena Vista.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buena Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Haralson

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

66 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 118.09 mi (190.04 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Buena Vista

#2 Buena Vista

City in Georgia, United States

Population2,065
Coordinates32.3190400, -84.5171400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Buena Vista (-84.51714, 32.31904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Buena Vista. The current time is 12:41:13.

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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.