How far is Roswell, GA from Cochran, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Cochran, GA is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
142.49 mi
02h 54m
Flight
127.16 mi
204.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.16 mi
Kilometers
204.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.49 mi
Kilometers
229.31 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cochran
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T01:47
Arrive Cochran
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Roswell
71.3 mi
01h 27m
To Cochran
71.1 mi
01h 27m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northridge Road

    2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2053 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sgoda Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Sgoda Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cochran Short Route

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Cochran Short Route

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Dykes Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East Dykes Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Dykes Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 47%
Cochran Short Route
23.5 mi · 16%
Macon
12.3 mi · 9%
I 16 East
12.2 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
01h 27m from Roswell
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Cochran.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Roswell and 71.1 miles from Cochran.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Cochran. Straight-line distance: 127.16 mi (204.65 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cochran

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

Population5,018
Coordinates32.3868300, -83.3546100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Cochran (-83.35461, 32.38683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.85
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.92 $39.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.28 $44.56
Premium $4.78 $24.03 $48.07
Diesel $5.62 $28.29 $56.58

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 Cochran. The current time is 01:47:31.

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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.