How far is Roswell, GA from Douglas, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Douglas, GA is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
226.63 mi
04h 36m
Flight
194.66 mi
313.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.66 mi
Kilometers
313.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.63 mi
Kilometers
364.72 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Roswell
113.4 mi
02h 18m
To Douglas
113.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 30%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 23%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.8 mi · 11%
US 319
20 mi · 9%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 18m from Roswell
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Roswell and 113.2 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Douglas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 194.66 mi (313.27 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.38
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.69 $63.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.43 $70.86
Premium $4.78 $38.22 $76.45
Diesel $5.62 $44.99 $89.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Douglas. The current time is 00:42:54.

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.