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

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
20.65 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.4 mi
26.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.65 mi
Kilometers
33.24 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Decatur
Mon, Apr 20, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Mon, Apr 20, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-20T00:10
Arrive North Decatur
Mon, Apr 20, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Roswell
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To North Decatur
10.3 mi
00h 16m

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
74°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 Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 42: North Druid Hills Road

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 42 South: North Druid Hills Road

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Decatur Road

    36 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.16 mi · 30%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 22%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 16%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
2.07 mi · 10%
Clairmont Road
1.67 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

6.16 mi · 00h 08m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 16m from Roswell
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near North Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Roswell and 10.3 miles from North Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandy 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 Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.9 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 9.9 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 9.9 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 Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and North Decatur. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.39 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
North Decatur

#2 North Decatur

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population16,698
Coordinates33.7903800, -84.3060300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.23 $6.47
Premium $4.78 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.62 $4.11 $8.21

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 Decatur. The current time is 00:10:00.

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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.