How far is Roswell, GA from Royston, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Royston, GA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Royston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Royston.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road
38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road
2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
1376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
13.2 mi · 14 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
46.8 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 51: Homer, Franklin Springs, Royston, Elberton
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Sandy Cross Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · Sandy Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Royston Road
1436 ft · 29 sec · Royston Road
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Continue on Franklin Springs Road
2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road
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Continue on Toccoa Carnesville Road
2501 ft · 57 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bowers Street
1493 ft · 48 sec · Bowers Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
101 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowersville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Royston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
46.8 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Royston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Royston?
The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Roswell and 44.4 miles from Royston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Royston.
Stop Ideas Near Braselton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braselton.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Royston. Straight-line distance: 73.84 mi (118.83 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royston
City in Franklin, Hart, and Madison Counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,562 |
| Coordinates | 34.2870500, -83.1101500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royston (-83.11015, 34.28705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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