How far is Roswell, GA from Lake City, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Lake City, GA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Jefferson County, Kentucky, 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 Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Lake City.
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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
4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, C W Grant Parkway, Airport International
1327 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19, US 41: Central Avenue, Hapeville
1076 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Crown Road Southeast
2438 ft · 47 sec · Crown Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Dixie Road
2977 ft · 55 sec · Old Dixie Road
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Turn left onto Conley Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Conley Road
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Turn right onto Jonesboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jonesboro Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Parkway
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Turn right onto North Lake Drive
1644 ft · 47 sec · North Lake Drive
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Lake City.
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.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Lake City?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Roswell and 17.2 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.39 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 33.6065000, -84.3352000 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-84.3352, 33.6065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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