How far is Roswell, GA from Thomaston, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Thomaston, GA is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.89 mi
02h 04m
Flight
78.44 mi
126.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.44 mi
Kilometers
126.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.89 mi
Kilometers
138.23 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T03:38
Arrive Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM EDT
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
Irondale
GA

Town in Alabama, United States

From Roswell
43 mi
01h 02m
To Thomaston
42.9 mi
01h 02m

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
84°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 Thomaston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston

    113 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    19 mi · 29 min · Fayetteville Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tara Boulevard
28.1 mi · 33%
Fayetteville Street
19 mi · 22%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 12%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 8%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 6%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Street

Continue on Fayetteville Street

19 mi · 00h 29m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 02m from Roswell
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Thomaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Roswell and 42.9 miles from Thomaston.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

36 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 78.44 mi (126.24 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Thomaston (-84.32659, 32.88819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.00 $24.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.42 $26.84
Premium $4.78 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.62 $17.04 $34.08

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 Thomaston. The current time is 03:38:06.

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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.