How far is Roswell, GA from Dalton, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Dalton, GA is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
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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 50m.
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.
Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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
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
8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
1376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
13.2 mi · 14 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road
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Continue on Maysville Highway
2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway
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Continue on Maysville Road
1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto Ila Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road
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Continue on Minish Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Minish Road
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Continue on Danielsville Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Danielsville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward General Daniels Avenue North
54 m · 3 sec · General Daniels Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North
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Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road
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Turn left
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
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.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly 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 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Roswell and 41.9 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Braselton
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 Braselton.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 68.87 mi (110.83 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 | 33,368 |
| Coordinates | 34.1659400, -83.1704300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-83.17043, 34.16594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
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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