How far is Roswell, GA from College Park, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to College Park, GA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
30.8 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.04 mi
41.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.8 mi
Kilometers
49.57 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Fri, Apr 17, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Druid Hills
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Roswell
15.4 mi
00h 22m
To College Park
15.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and College Park.

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Avenue, College Park

    1397 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    137 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2545 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 22%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 16%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 15%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 11%
I 85 South
3.05 mi · 10%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

6.83 mi · 00h 09m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Druid Hills
00h 22m from Roswell
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to College Park?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Roswell and 15.4 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills

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 North Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 5.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and College Park. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.9 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.63
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.32 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.78 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.62 $6.13 $12.26

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and College Park. The current time is 07:54:18.

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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.