How far is Roswell, GA from Darien, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Darien, GA is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.21 mi
05h 48m
Flight
250.13 mi
402.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.13 mi
Kilometers
402.54 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.21 mi
Kilometers
502.46 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darien
Sat, Apr 11, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 11, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-11T04:45
Arrive Darien
Sat, Apr 11, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
156.1 mi
02h 54m
To Darien
156.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 251: Darien

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Way

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Way

  19. 19

    Turn left

    19 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 50%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 22%
I 95 South
49.4 mi · 16%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
250.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
02h 54m from Roswell
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Darien.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Roswell and 156.1 miles from Darien.

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

The direct path is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.65 one way or $87.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Darien.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Darien. Straight-line distance: 250.13 mi (402.54 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Darien

City in and the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States

Population1,846
Coordinates31.3702300, -81.4339900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Darien (-81.43399, 31.37023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.7 L · about $43.65
Round trip
$87.30
22.04 gal · 83.4 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.65 $87.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $48.81 $97.62
Premium $4.78 $52.65 $105.31
Diesel $5.62 $61.98 $123.95

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Darien. The current time is 04:45:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.