How far is Roswell, GA from Thomasville, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
26.41 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.52 mi
36.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.5 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brookhaven
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Roswell
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Thomasville
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: John Lewis, Freedom Parkway, Carter Center

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast

    690 ft · 17 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Boulevard Northeast

    2194 ft · 55 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2429 ft · 46 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 26%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 18%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 13%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 11%
Boulevard Southeast
2.86 mi · 11%
Downtown Connector
1.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

6.83 mi · 00h 09m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookhaven
00h 20m from Roswell
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roswell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Roswell and 13.2 miles from Thomasville.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Roswell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven

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 Brookhaven and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.1 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 7.1 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 22.52 mi (36.25 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.37
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.68 $7.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.12 $8.24
Premium $4.78 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.62 $5.23 $10.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Thomasville. The current time is 03:16:23.

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.