How far is Roswell, GA from Morrow, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Morrow, GA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Morrow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Morrow.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Northridge Road
2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2053 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello
1559 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11
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Turn left onto State Route 142
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Broughton Road
12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Morrow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
28.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Morrow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Morrow?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Roswell and 34.2 miles from Morrow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Morrow.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrow
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,138 |
| Coordinates | 33.5051200, -83.6565600 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrow (-83.65656, 33.50512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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