How far is Roswell, GA from Grayson, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Grayson, GA is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
31.37 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.9 mi
40.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.9 mi
Kilometers
40.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.37 mi
Kilometers
50.49 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
15.7 mi
00h 24m
To Grayson
15.7 mi
00h 24m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · University Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugarloaf Parkway

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grayson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Grayson Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 26%
Sugarloaf Parkway
7.03 mi · 22%
Interstate Highway 85
6.68 mi · 21%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.62 mi · 12%
Grayson Highway
2.03 mi · 6%
University Parkway
1.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Holcomb Bridge Road

Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

8 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 24m from Roswell
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Grayson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Roswell and 15.7 miles from Grayson.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Grayson. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.08 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Grayson

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population4,429
Coordinates33.8942700, -83.9557400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Grayson (-83.95574, 33.89427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
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.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.92 $9.83
Premium $4.78 $5.30 $10.61
Diesel $5.62 $6.24 $12.49

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 Grayson. The current time is 02:16:41.

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.