How far is Roswell, GA from Emerson, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Emerson, GA is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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 44m.
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.
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Emerson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Emerson.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3155 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue straight
1613 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Marietta Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
2372 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
566 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
14 m · 2 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Emerson.
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.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
15 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Emerson?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Roswell and 15.7 miles from Emerson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.
Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennesaw.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.07 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emerson
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,589 |
| Coordinates | 34.1270400, -84.7554900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emerson (-84.75549, 34.12704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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