How far is Roswell, GA from Lakeland, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Lakeland, GA is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.8 mi
04h 45m
Flight
219.24 mi
352.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.24 mi
Kilometers
352.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.8 mi
Kilometers
397.18 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-18T05:09
Arrive Lakeland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
123.6 mi
02h 22m
To Lakeland
123.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    23.1 mi · 34 min · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    126 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 47%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
West 4th Street
23.1 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
219.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 22m from Roswell
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Roswell and 123.2 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 219.24 mi (352.84 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lakeland

City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates31.0410400, -83.0751500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Lakeland (-83.07515, 31.04104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.00
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.50 $69.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.58 $77.15
Premium $4.78 $41.62 $83.23
Diesel $5.62 $48.99 $97.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Lakeland. The current time is 05:09:10.

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.