How far is Roswell, GA from Lumber City, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Lumber City, GA is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
201.4 mi
04h 04m
Flight
174.44 mi
280.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.44 mi
Kilometers
280.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.4 mi
Kilometers
324.12 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumber City
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, May 13, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Lumber City
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Roswell
100.8 mi
02h 02m
To Lumber City
100.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Lumber City.

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Victoria Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 25%
East Golden Isles Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 02m from Roswell
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Lumber City?

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Roswell and 100.7 miles from Lumber City.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Lumber City. Straight-line distance: 174.44 mi (280.74 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Lumber City

#2 Lumber City

City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates31.9293500, -82.6795800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.9 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.33
14.22 gal · 53.8 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.16 $56.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.49 $62.98
Premium $4.78 $33.97 $67.94
Diesel $5.62 $39.99 $79.97

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Lumber City. The current time is 20:26:47.

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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.