How far is Roswell, GA from Oglethorpe, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Oglethorpe, GA is about 139 miles (223.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.99 mi
03h 01m
Flight
120.74 mi
194.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.74 mi
Kilometers
194.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.99 mi
Kilometers
223.69 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oglethorpe
Tue, May 5, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Tue, May 5, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-05T04:06
Arrive Oglethorpe
Tue, May 5, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Roswell
69.6 mi
01h 30m
To Oglethorpe
69.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Oglethorpe.

  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

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Lee Street

    18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Agency Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Agency Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Water Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · White Water Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Randolph Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Randolph Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sumter Street

    2469 ft · 1 min · Sumter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chatham Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
57.5 mi · 41%
West Agency Street
31.1 mi · 22%
North Lee Street
18.4 mi · 13%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

55.2 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
01h 30m from Roswell
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Oglethorpe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Oglethorpe?

The road trip is about 139 miles (223.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Roswell and 69.4 miles from Oglethorpe.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Oglethorpe.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Oglethorpe. Straight-line distance: 120.74 mi (194.32 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Oglethorpe

#2 Oglethorpe

City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States

Population1,127
Coordinates32.2937700, -84.0610200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Oglethorpe (-84.06102, 32.29377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.57 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
9.82 gal · 37.14 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.75 $43.49
Premium $4.78 $23.46 $46.92
Diesel $5.62 $27.61 $55.23

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Oglethorpe. The current time is 04:06:21.

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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.