How far is Roswell, GA from Lumpkin, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Lumpkin, GA is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
162.6 mi
03h 11m
Flight
138.6 mi
223.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.6 mi
Kilometers
223.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.6 mi
Kilometers
261.68 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumpkin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Lumpkin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
LaGrange
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
81.4 mi
01h 35m
To Lumpkin
81.2 mi
01h 35m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    18 mi · 21 min · Martha Berry Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 34%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 31%
Martha Berry Highway
18 mi · 11%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
01h 35m from Roswell
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Lumpkin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Roswell and 81.2 miles from Lumpkin.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near LaGrange

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

103 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Lumpkin. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,093
Coordinates32.0509900, -84.7990900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Lumpkin (-84.79909, 32.05099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.42 $50.84
Premium $4.78 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.62 $32.28 $64.56

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 Lumpkin. The current time is 05:09:26.

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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.