How far is Roswell, GA from Clayton, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Clayton, GA is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Clayton.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road
38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road
2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
2829 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
20.6 mi · 24 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville
1758 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
27 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Continue on John W Morrow Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
702 ft · 18 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto US 23 North
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Merge slight right
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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21
Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Chechero Street
994 ft · 49 sec · Chechero Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
134 m · 21 sec · Wall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
112 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
20.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Roswell and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Clayton?
The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Roswell and 48.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roswell and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gainesville.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 80.53 mi (129.6 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
County seat in Rabun County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 34.8781500, -83.4009900 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-83.40099, 34.87815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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