How far is Roswell, GA from Scottdale, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Scottdale, GA is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.06 mi
27.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.06 mi
Kilometers
27.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.96 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T11:40
Arrive Scottdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chamblee
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Roswell
11.5 mi
00h 16m
To Scottdale
11.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Clarkston

    1282 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Clarendon Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · North Clarendon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Church Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.3 mi · 49%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 15%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 12%
I 285 East
2.35 mi · 10%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.53 mi · 7%
I 285
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamblee
00h 16m from Roswell
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Scottdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Roswell and 11.5 miles from Scottdale.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Scottdale.

Stop Ideas Near Chamblee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamblee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

117 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Scottdale. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,631
Coordinates33.7898300, -84.2640900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Scottdale (-84.26409, 33.78983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.78 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.62 $4.56 $9.11

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 Scottdale. The current time is 11:40:49.

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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.