How far is Roswell, GA from Lavonia, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Lavonia, GA is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.89 mi
01h 46m
Flight
77.14 mi
124.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.14 mi
Kilometers
124.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.89 mi
Kilometers
143.05 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lavonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Lavonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
44.4 mi
00h 53m
To Lavonia
44.5 mi
00h 53m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North

    1376 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Interstate Highway 85

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    84 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jones Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
60.4 mi · 68%
Interstate Highway 85
13.7 mi · 15%
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 9%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.62 mi · 4%
Jones Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Norcross Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 53m from Roswell
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Lavonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Roswell and 44.5 miles from Lavonia.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Lavonia. Straight-line distance: 77.14 mi (124.15 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lavonia

City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA

Population2,187
Coordinates34.4359400, -83.1068200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Lavonia (-83.10682, 34.43594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.88
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.44 $24.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.78 $15.00 $30.01
Diesel $5.62 $17.66 $35.32

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 Lavonia. The current time is 02:16:22.

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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.