How far is Roswell, GA from Lincolnton, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Lincolnton, GA is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
126.15 mi
02h 45m
Flight
109.13 mi
175.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.15 mi
Kilometers
203.02 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Athens
GA

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
63 mi
01h 22m
To Lincolnton
63.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on University Parkway

    39.1 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.1 mi · 31%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 18%
Washington Road
9.32 mi · 7%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 7%
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
6.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

39.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 22m from Roswell
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roswell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Roswell and 63.1 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Roswell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 109.13 mi (175.62 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Lincolnton (-82.47902, 33.79235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.25
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.63 $35.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.71 $39.42
Premium $4.78 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $5.62 $25.03 $50.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Lincolnton. The current time is 06:23:42.

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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.