How far is Roswell, GA from Sparks, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Sparks, GA is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.25 mi
04h 10m
Flight
204.55 mi
329.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.55 mi
Kilometers
329.19 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.25 mi
Kilometers
357.68 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparks
Wed, May 13, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, May 13, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Sparks
Wed, May 13, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
111.3 mi
02h 05m
To Sparks
110.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rountree Bridge Road, Sparks

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Colquitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Colquitt Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Goodman Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Goodman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Goodman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
114 mi · 51%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 30%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

114 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
204.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 05m from Roswell
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Rain Showers Likely near Sparks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Roswell and 110.9 miles from Sparks.

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

The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Rain Showers Likely near Sparks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 204.55 mi (329.19 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Sparks

Town in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population2,015
Coordinates31.1668600, -83.4373800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Sparks (-83.43738, 31.16686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Sparks. The current time is 23:46:11.

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.