How far is Roswell, GA from Sardis, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Sardis, GA is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95 mi
02h 21m
Flight
86.25 mi
138.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.25 mi
Kilometers
138.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95 mi
Kilometers
152.89 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis
Sat, Nov 7, 4:46 AM EST
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Nov 7, 7:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Sardis
Sat, Nov 7, 4:46 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM EST
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
Fayetteville
GA

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Roswell
47.5 mi
01h 10m
To Sardis
47.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 85

    34.1 mi · 51 min · State Route 85

  13. 13

    Continue on Oakland Road

    23.5 mi · 34 min · Oakland Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street

    612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dripping Rock Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Dripping Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chestnut Grove Road

    1912 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Grove Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 85
34.1 mi · 36%
Oakland Road
23.5 mi · 25%
James Wendell George Parkway
6.86 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 85

Continue on State Route 85

34.1 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 10m from Roswell
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Roswell and 47.5 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

39 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

109 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 86.25 mi (138.8 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

Sardis is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7965200, -84.6388100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Sardis (-84.63881, 32.79652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.73
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $11.87 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.04 $13.53 $27.05
Premium $4.48 $15.00 $30.00
Diesel $5.66 $18.96 $37.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Sardis. The current time is 02:24:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.