How far is Roswell, GA from Buford, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Buford, GA is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.72 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.52 mi
34.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.72 mi
Kilometers
41.39 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 11, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-11T09:16
Arrive Buford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Johns Creek
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Roswell
12.9 mi
00h 22m
To Buford
12.9 mi
00h 22m

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 N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

    2829 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120: Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Johns Creek

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 120: Alpharetta, Morris Road, Jons Creek, Duluth, Georgia State University, Alpharetta Campus

    17 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Milton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Milton Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    621 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kimball Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kimball Bridge Road

    158 m · 12 sec · Kimball Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road

    2433 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sargent Road

    2061 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1943 ft · 54 sec · Sargent Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1261 ft · 36 sec · Sargent Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard

    784 ft · 26 sec · R H Smith Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Broad Street Northeast

    135 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on East Shadburn Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Shadburn Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street Northeast

    527 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Harris Street

    44 m · 9 sec · South Harris Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.46 mi · 21%
McGinnis Ferry Road
5.4 mi · 21%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.83 mi · 15%
Old Milton Parkway
2.5 mi · 10%
Sargent Road
1.66 mi · 6%
Kimball Bridge Road
1.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

5.46 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johns Creek
00h 22m from Roswell
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Buford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johns Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Roswell and 12.9 miles from Buford.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johns Creek

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

31 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

44 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Buford. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.64 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Buford

City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

Population15,750
Coordinates34.1206600, -84.0043500
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Buford (-84.00435, 34.12066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

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 Buford. The current time is 09:16:38.

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.