How far is Roswell, GA from North Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to North Atlanta, GA is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.45 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.02 mi
17.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Mon, Apr 20, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-20T00:05
Arrive North Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dunwoody
GA

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

From Roswell
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To North Atlanta
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and North Atlanta.

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 South: Glenridge Connector

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on GA 400 South: Glenridge Connector

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Glenridge Connector

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glenridge Connector

    2548 ft · 1 min · Glenridge Connector

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Windsor Parkway Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Windsor Parkway Northeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Osborne Road Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · Osborne Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Osborne Road Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Osborne Road Northeast

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.32 mi · 32%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 25%
Peachtree Dunwoody Road
1.38 mi · 10%
Osborne Road Northeast
1.18 mi · 9%
GA 400 South
0.86 mi · 6%
Glenridge Connector
0.77 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

4.32 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunwoody
00h 12m from Roswell
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near North Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to North Atlanta?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Roswell and 6.7 miles from North Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near North Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody

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 Dunwoody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunwoody.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 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 North Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 11.02 mi (17.73 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

Population40,456
Coordinates33.8651000, -84.3365900
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: North Atlanta (-84.33659, 33.8651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.90
Round trip
$3.80
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.90 $3.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.78 $2.29 $4.59
Diesel $5.62 $2.70 $5.40

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and North Atlanta. The current time is 00:05:52.

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.