How far is Roswell, GA from Redan, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Redan, GA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
27.92 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.29 mi
37.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.29 mi
Kilometers
37.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.92 mi
Kilometers
44.94 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redan
Mon, May 25, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Mon, May 25, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-25T03:59
Arrive Redan
Mon, May 25, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
14 mi
00h 24m
To Redan
14 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on SR 8 CONN

    2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 8 CONN

  10. 10

    Continue on Mountain Industrial Boulevard

    865 ft · 23 sec · Mountain Industrial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on SR 8 CONN

    3223 ft · 1 min · SR 8 CONN

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Deshon Road

    67 m · 6 sec · South Deshon Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Deshon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 29%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
7.16 mi · 26%
North Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
4.96 mi · 18%
SR 8 CONN
3.22 mi · 12%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.78 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Holcomb Bridge Road

Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

8 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 24m from Roswell
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roswell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Roswell and 14 miles from Redan.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roswell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redan.

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Redan. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Redan

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Redan (-84.13158, 33.74538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Redan. The current time is 03:59:15.

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.