How far is Roswell, GA from Harlem, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Harlem, GA is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
149.03 mi
02h 53m
Flight
125.03 mi
201.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.03 mi
Kilometers
239.84 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
74.4 mi
01h 26m
To Harlem
74.6 mi
01h 26m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Appling, Harlem

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    98 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 221 South, GA 47 South: Harlem

    46 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US 221 South, GA 47 South: Harlem

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Milledgeville Road

    14 m · 1 sec · East Milledgeville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
68.6 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 30%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 10%
US 221 South
4.71 mi · 3%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 2%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

68.6 mi · 01h 13m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 26m from Roswell
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Roswell and 74.6 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.22 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Harlem

Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population3,547
Coordinates33.4145800, -82.3126200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Harlem (-82.31262, 33.41458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.91 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.52 gal · 39.82 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.78 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.62 $29.58 $59.16

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 Harlem. The current time is 04:53:36.

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.