How far is Roswell, GA from Swainsboro, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Swainsboro, GA is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
198.88 mi
03h 52m
Flight
153.01 mi
246.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.01 mi
Kilometers
246.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.88 mi
Kilometers
320.07 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swainsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 16, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Swainsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Roswell
99.5 mi
01h 56m
To Swainsboro
99.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton, Swainsboro

    1670 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
77.3 mi · 39%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 34%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
West Street
7.38 mi · 4%
US 221
7.16 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

76.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 56m from Roswell
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Swainsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Roswell and 99.4 miles from Swainsboro.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Swainsboro. Straight-line distance: 153.01 mi (246.25 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Swainsboro

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Population7,491
Coordinates32.5973900, -82.3337400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Swainsboro (-82.33374, 32.59739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.61
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.81 $55.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.78 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $5.62 $39.48 $78.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Swainsboro. The current time is 03:25:08.

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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.