How far is Roswell, GA from Canton, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Canton, GA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
19.87 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.5 mi
26.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.87 mi
Kilometers
31.98 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milton
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Roswell
9.9 mi
00h 17m
To Canton
9.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Crossville Road

    1213 ft · 25 sec · East Crossville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansell Road

    2406 ft · 53 sec · Mansell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Houze Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Houze Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Houze Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Arnold Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hickory Flat Highway

    11 mi · 18 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road

    1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Marietta Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 55%
Arnold Mill Road
3.21 mi · 16%
Houze Road
2.87 mi · 14%
Alpharetta Highway
1.44 mi · 7%
Mansell Road
0.46 mi · 2%
West Marietta Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hickory Flat Highway

Continue on Hickory Flat Highway

11 mi · 00h 18m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 17m from Roswell
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Roswell and 9.9 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot
Roswell City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Roswell City Hall

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

47 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

102 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Canton. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.56 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Canton

County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA

Population32,347
Coordinates34.2367600, -84.4907600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.10 $6.20
Premium $4.78 $3.34 $6.69
Diesel $5.62 $3.94 $7.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Canton. The current time is 05:13:48.

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.