How far is Roswell, GA from Cartersville, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.33 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, May 13, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-12T23:45
Arrive Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kennesaw
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To Cartersville
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    3155 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1613 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on North Marietta Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

    2372 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Cartersville

    1740 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Gilmer Street

    101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Cherokee Avenue

    2397 ft · 1 min · East Cherokee Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
22.1 mi · 60%
Roswell Road
7.36 mi · 20%
East Main Street
2.35 mi · 6%
Marietta Highway
2.01 mi · 5%
North Marietta Parkway
1.2 mi · 3%
North Atlanta Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennesaw
00h 25m from Roswell
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Roswell and 18.5 miles from Cartersville.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.

Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw

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 Kennesaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

78 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cartersville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population22,037
Coordinates34.1653300, -84.8023100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Cartersville (-84.80231, 34.16533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.78 $6.21 $12.42
Diesel $5.62 $7.31 $14.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Cartersville. The current time is 23:45:22.

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.