How far is Roswell, GA from Springfield, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Springfield, GA is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Springfield.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Northridge Road
2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2053 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
30.3 mi · 35 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Old Tusculum Road
2799 ft · 57 sec · Old Tusculum Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Laurel Street
2765 ft · 1 min · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Crawford Street
759 ft · 36 sec · Crawford Street
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Turn right onto Gum Street
38 m · 9 sec · Gum Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gum Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Springfield?
The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Roswell and 128.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 210 mi (337.96 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,889 |
| Coordinates | 32.3724100, -81.3115000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-81.3115, 32.37241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.90 | $101.79 |
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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