How far is Roswell, GA from Madison, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Madison, GA is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
76.53 mi
01h 35m
Flight
59.2 mi
95.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.16 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Lakeview Estates
GA

Census-designated place in Rockdale County, Georgia

From Roswell
38.3 mi
00h 47m
To Madison
38.3 mi
00h 47m

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
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
43.7 mi · 57%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 20%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 4%
I 285 East
2.35 mi · 3%
Covington Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Estates
00h 47m from Roswell
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lakeview Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Roswell and 38.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Estates

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Madison. Straight-line distance: 59.2 mi (95.27 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Madison (-83.46794, 33.59568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.78 $12.90 $25.80
Diesel $5.62 $15.18 $30.37

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 Madison. The current time is 00:56:26.

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.