How far is Roswell, GA from Clarkesville, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Clarkesville, GA is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.88 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.76 mi
101 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.88 mi
Kilometers
118.9 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Clarkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
37 mi
00h 50m
To Clarkesville
36.9 mi
00h 50m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1909 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Long Branch Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Long Branch Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cleveland Highway

    54 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Cleveland Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 115

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 115

  20. 20

    Continue on West Kytle Street

    10.1 mi · 16 min · West Kytle Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1271 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Madison Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
38.2 mi · 52%
West Kytle Street
15.9 mi · 22%
State Highway 115
6.66 mi · 9%
Long Branch Road
4.76 mi · 6%
Cleveland Highway
2.95 mi · 4%
Norcross Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 50m from Roswell
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Clarkesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Roswell and 36.9 miles from Clarkesville.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Clarkesville. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Clarkesville

City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,843
Coordinates34.6126000, -83.5248900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Clarkesville (-83.52489, 34.6126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.78 $12.47 $24.94
Diesel $5.62 $14.68 $29.36

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 Clarkesville. The current time is 00:55:18.

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.