How far is Roswell, GA from Gordon, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Gordon, GA is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.47 mi
02h 33m
Flight
98.67 mi
158.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.67 mi
Kilometers
158.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.47 mi
Kilometers
200.32 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Roswell
62.3 mi
01h 16m
To Gordon
62.2 mi
01h 16m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US 80: Coliseum Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    667 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Coliseum Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Coliseum Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    74 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2312 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 19 sec · Solomon Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Milledgeville Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 54%
Macon
12.3 mi · 10%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 5%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 16m from Roswell
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Gordon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Roswell and 62.2 miles from Gordon.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.79 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Gordon (-83.33238, 32.88209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 Gordon. The current time is 00:05:25.

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.