How far is Roswell, GA from Pearson, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Pearson, GA is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
242.87 mi
04h 41m
Flight
207.76 mi
334.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.76 mi
Kilometers
334.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.87 mi
Kilometers
390.86 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Mon, Apr 13, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-13T11:54
Arrive Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
121.6 mi
02h 20m
To Pearson
121.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Tift Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Albany Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 38%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 28%
5th Street East
40.7 mi · 17%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 20m from Roswell
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roswell and Partly Sunny near Pearson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Roswell and 121.3 miles from Pearson.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.95 one way or $67.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roswell and Partly Sunny near Pearson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Pearson. Straight-line distance: 207.76 mi (334.36 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Pearson

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

Population2,089
Coordinates31.2977000, -82.8523700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Pearson (-82.85237, 31.2977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.57 gal
32.44 L · about $33.95
Round trip
$67.89
17.14 gal · 64.88 L
Estimated CO2
76.2 kg one way
Round trip: 152.3 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.95 $67.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.96 $75.91
Premium $4.78 $40.95 $81.89
Diesel $5.62 $48.20 $96.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Pearson. The current time is 11:54:59.

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.