How far is Roswell, GA from Druid Hills, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Druid Hills, GA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Druid Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Druid Hills.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Northridge Road
2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2053 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
1921 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
1427 ft · 30 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buford Highway
1219 ft · 31 sec · Buford Highway
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Turn right onto Lenox Road
731 ft · 17 sec · Lenox Road
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Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road
1939 ft · 49 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Road Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Decatur Road
2092 ft · 44 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakdale Road Northeast
1 m · 1 sec · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Turn left onto The By Way Northeast
28 m · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The By Way Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Druid Hills.
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.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.95 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Druid Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Druid Hills?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Roswell and 10 miles from Druid Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Druid Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Druid Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.7803800, -84.3360400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Druid Hills (-84.33604, 33.78038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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