How far is Roswell, GA from Raoul, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Raoul, GA is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.09 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.8 mi
84.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.8 mi
Kilometers
84.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.31 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lumpkin
GA

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

From Roswell
30.5 mi
00h 42m
To Raoul
30.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

    2829 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville

    1758 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on John W Morrow Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast

    702 ft · 18 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 23 North

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 33 sec · Gainesville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 221

    24 m · 3 sec · County Road 221

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 221

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
20.6 mi · 34%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 21%
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 16%
Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi · 13%
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2.86 mi · 5%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 42m from Roswell
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Raoul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Roswell and 30.6 miles from Raoul.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Raoul. Straight-line distance: 52.8 mi (84.98 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Raoul (-83.59434, 34.44954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Raoul. The current time is 22:43:05.

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.