How far is Roswell, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 54m.
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.
City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Jefferson.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Northridge Road
2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2053 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
1925 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Eatonton Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Harmony Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 8 min · Harmony Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harmony Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Roswell and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Roswell and 45.2 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roswell and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Conyers
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 Conyers.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.19 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4493000, -83.3115500 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.31155, 33.4493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.54 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
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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