How far is Roswell, GA from Hartwell, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Hartwell, GA is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Hartwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Hartwell.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road
38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road
2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
1376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
13.2 mi · 14 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
583 ft · 14 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Vickery Street
935 ft · 23 sec · Vickery Street
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Continue on Hartwell Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road
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Continue on Lavonia Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway
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Turn slight right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowersville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bowersville Highway
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Continue on West Howell Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Howell Street
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Turn left onto North Forest Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Hartwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Roswell and Clear near Hartwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Hartwell?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Roswell and 50.9 miles from Hartwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Roswell and Clear near Hartwell.
Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendergrass.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Hartwell. Straight-line distance: 84.82 mi (136.5 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartwell
City in Hart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.3528800, -82.9320900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartwell (-82.93209, 34.35288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
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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