How far is Roswell, GA from Mount Zion, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
69.36 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.48 mi
87.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.36 mi
Kilometers
111.62 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 Mount Zion
Sat, May 30, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, May 30, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-30T00:30
Arrive Mount Zion
Sat, May 30, 1:58 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
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Lithia Springs
GA

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia

From Roswell
34.7 mi
00h 44m
To Mount Zion
34.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Mount Zion.

  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 right to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

    2858 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    38.7 mi · 42 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Bremen

    1737 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bowdon Junction Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Bowdon Junction Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mitchell Street

    642 ft · 29 sec · Mitchell Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    2304 ft · 51 sec · Mount Zion Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 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
Tom Murphy Freeway
38.7 mi · 56%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.6 mi · 21%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 5%
Bowdon Junction Road
2.98 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 4%
I 285 West
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithia Springs
00h 44m from Roswell
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Zion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Mount Zion?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 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?

Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Roswell and 34.7 miles from Mount Zion.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Zion.

Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithia Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
East Point City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

East Point City Hall

East Point , GA
2757 E Point St, East Point, GA 30344
Rating 4.1/5 17 reviews City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

94 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 54.48 mi (87.67 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Mount Zion

#2 Mount Zion

Human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,888
Coordinates33.6342800, -85.1871700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Mount Zion (-85.18717, 33.63428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.85 $21.70
Premium $4.78 $11.71 $23.41
Diesel $5.62 $13.78 $27.56

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Mount Zion. The current time is 00:30:16.

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.