How far is Roswell, GA from Thomson, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Thomson, GA is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Thomson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Thomson.
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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
54.5 mi · 58 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Points Road
2532 ft · 56 sec · Three Points Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Rock Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Cedar Rock Road
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Continue on Hickory Hill Drive
1374 ft · 27 sec · Hickory Hill Drive
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Continue on Tom Watson Way
1606 ft · 34 sec · Tom Watson Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Thomson.
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
54.5 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Thomson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Thomson?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Roswell and 67 miles from Thomson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Thomson.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Thomson. Straight-line distance: 113.31 mi (182.35 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomson
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706900, -82.5045700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomson (-82.50457, 33.47069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.60 | $53.20 |
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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