How far is Roswell, GA from Fitzgerald, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
204.06 mi
03h 58m
Flight
171.98 mi
276.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.06 mi
Kilometers
328.41 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
102.2 mi
01h 59m
To Fitzgerald
101.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald

    1248 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · East Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
73.8 mi · 36%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Sylvester Road
18.8 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

73.8 mi · 01h 19m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 59m from Roswell
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 102.2 miles from Roswell and 101.9 miles from Fitzgerald.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Fitzgerald. Straight-line distance: 171.98 mi (276.77 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.89 $63.78
Premium $4.78 $34.40 $68.80
Diesel $5.62 $40.49 $80.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Fitzgerald. The current time is 06:07:16.

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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.