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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.36 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.05 mi
86.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Morrow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Roswell
34.2 mi
00h 44m
To Morrow
34.2 mi
00h 44m

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 mph

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.

  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

    28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello

    1559 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 142

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
28.5 mi · 42%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 22%
State Route 142
4.15 mi · 6%
State Route 11
3.43 mi · 5%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 44m from Roswell
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Morrow (-83.65656, 33.50512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Morrow. The current time is 04:55:29.

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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.