How far is Roswell, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Macon, GA is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.69 mi
01h 45m
Flight
91.88 mi
147.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.88 mi
Kilometers
147.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.69 mi
Kilometers
170.09 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
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
McDonough
GA

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

From Roswell
52.7 mi
00h 52m
To Macon
53 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 73%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 4%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
3.11 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 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
00h 52m from Roswell
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Roswell and 53 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Macon. Straight-line distance: 91.88 mi (147.87 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Macon. The current time is 18:33:04.

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.