How far is Roswell, GA from Nelson, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Nelson, GA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Nelson.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn left onto East Crossville Road
1213 ft · 25 sec · East Crossville Road
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Turn right onto Mansell Road
2406 ft · 53 sec · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Houze Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road
44 m · 3 sec · Houze Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northside Parkway
2325 ft · 1 min · Northside Parkway
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Turn left onto Cumming Highway
148 m · 17 sec · Cumming Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 575 North
2852 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Road
1339 ft · 27 sec · Canton Road
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Turn right onto Kennesaw Avenue
1073 ft · 40 sec · Kennesaw Avenue
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Avenue
158 m · 22 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Dogwood Pass
5 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Nelson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hickory Flat Highway
Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
8.79 mi · 00h 14m
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 Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Nelson?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Roswell and 15.5 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Roswell City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelson
City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 34.3820400, -84.3710300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-84.37103, 34.38204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
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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