How far is Roswell, GA from Union City, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Union City, GA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
39.04 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.87 mi
51.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.87 mi
Kilometers
51.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.04 mi
Kilometers
62.83 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Fri, May 29, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Fri, May 29, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-29T20:51
Arrive Union City
Fri, May 29, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Roswell
19.5 mi
00h 27m
To Union City
19.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Union City.

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Flat Shoals Road

    762 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Flat Shaols Road

    1211 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Flat Shoals Road

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Flat Shoals Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive

    63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Limerick Drive

    539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bantry Circle

    81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
10.8 mi · 28%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 18%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 13%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.63 mi · 12%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 27m from Roswell
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roswell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Union City?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Roswell and 19.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roswell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 1.9 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 1.9 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 9.2 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 Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Union City. Straight-line distance: 31.87 mi (51.29 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Population22,399
Coordinates33.5870600, -84.5424300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.93
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.47 $10.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.78 $6.59 $13.19
Diesel $5.62 $7.76 $15.52

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Union City. The current time is 20:51:10.

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.