How far is Roswell, GA from Dalton, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Dalton, GA is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Dalton.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3155 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue straight
1613 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Marietta Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
2372 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
65.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 52: Walnut Avenue, Dalton
970 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dalton, Georgia Department of Driver Services
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto South Thornton Avenue
3083 ft · 1 min · South Thornton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cuyler Street
139 m · 20 sec · West Cuyler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cuyler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
65.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Dalton?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Roswell and 41.1 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near White
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 White.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.06 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,853 |
| Coordinates | 34.7698000, -84.9702200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-84.97022, 34.7698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
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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