How far is Roswell, GA from Elberton, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Elberton, GA is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.13 mi
02h 12m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.75 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elberton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Elberton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Statham
GA

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

From Roswell
50.5 mi
01h 06m
To Elberton
50.6 mi
01h 06m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North

    1376 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on University Parkway

    39.1 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    9 mi · 11 min · Outer Loop 10

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hull Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hull Colbert Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Third Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Colbert-Comer Road

    20.8 mi · 27 min · Colbert-Comer Road

  20. 20

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    89 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.1 mi · 39%
Colbert-Comer Road
20.8 mi · 21%
Outer Loop 10
10.2 mi · 10%
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 8%
Interstate Highway 85
6.68 mi · 7%
Hull Colbert Road
4.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

39.1 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statham
01h 06m from Roswell
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Elberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Statham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Roswell and 50.6 miles from Elberton.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Statham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Statham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

41 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Elberton. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.87 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Elberton

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

Population4,350
Coordinates34.1115900, -82.8686300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Elberton (-82.86863, 34.11159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 Elberton. The current time is 02:15:14.

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.