How far is Roswell, GA from DeKalb County, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to DeKalb County, GA is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
24.96 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.04 mi
30.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.04 mi
Kilometers
30.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.96 mi
Kilometers
40.17 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeKalb County
Tue, Oct 13, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Tue, Oct 13, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-10-13T22:25
Arrive DeKalb County
Tue, Oct 13, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Roswell
12.5 mi
00h 18m
To DeKalb County
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and DeKalb County.

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates

    2840 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    743 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Camp Road

    748 ft · 24 sec · Camp Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Camp Road

    1870 ft · 1 min · Camp Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kensington Road

    1517 ft · 45 sec · Kensington Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Durham Park Road

    3221 ft · 1 min · Durham Park Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Durham Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 mi · 51%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 14%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 11%
I 285 East
2.35 mi · 9%
I 285
0.8 mi · 3%
Durham Park Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 18m from Roswell
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Roswell and Sunny near DeKalb County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to DeKalb County?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Roswell and 12.5 miles from DeKalb County.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Roswell and Sunny near DeKalb County.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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 Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13 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 13 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and DeKalb County. Straight-line distance: 19.04 mi (30.64 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
DeKalb County

#2 DeKalb County

County in Georgia, United States

Population762,009
Coordinates33.7715300, -84.2264100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: DeKalb County (-84.22641, 33.77153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $4.69 $4.12 $8.25
Diesel $5.73 $5.04 $10.08

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and DeKalb County. The current time is 22:25:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.