How far is Roswell, GA from Dawsonville, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Dawsonville, GA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Dawsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Dawsonville.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
2829 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
27.2 mi · 32 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 53 West: Dawsonville
873 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp left
48 m · 6 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 Dawsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
27.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny near Dawsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Dawsonville?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Roswell and 19.6 miles from Dawsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Dawsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
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 Cumming.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dawsonville. Straight-line distance: 30.8 mi (49.56 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawsonville
City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,465 |
| Coordinates | 34.4212100, -84.1190800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawsonville (-84.11908, 34.42121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
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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