How far is Roswell, GA from Ellijay, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Ellijay, GA is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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 Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Ellijay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Ellijay.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn left onto East Crossville Road
1213 ft · 25 sec · East Crossville Road
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Turn right onto Mansell Road
2406 ft · 53 sec · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Houze Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
44 m · 3 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northside Parkway
2325 ft · 1 min · Northside Parkway
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Turn left onto Cumming Highway
148 m · 17 sec · Cumming Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 575 North
2852 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
545 ft · 17 sec · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Ellijay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Ellijay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Ellijay?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Roswell and 28.1 miles from Ellijay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Ellijay.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
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 Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Ellijay. Straight-line distance: 46.91 mi (75.5 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellijay (-84.48215, 34.69481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
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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