How far is Roswell, GA from Wadley, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Wadley, GA is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.99 mi
03h 35m
Flight
138.27 mi
222.53 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Roswell.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.27 mi
Kilometers
222.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.99 mi
Kilometers
276.79 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wadley
Sun, May 31, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, May 31, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-30T22:50
Arrive Wadley
Sun, May 31, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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
Greensboro
GA

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

From Roswell
86 mi
01h 47m
To Wadley
86 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington

    2096 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  23. 23

    Continue on Legion Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Quaker Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto George Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · George Street

  26. 26

    Continue on George Street

    142 m · 14 sec · George Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Harvey Street

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Harvey Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Calhoun Street

    2722 ft · 46 sec · East Calhoun Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Calhoun Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 26%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 23%
Quaker Road
16.7 mi · 10%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 9%
Harvey Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 47m from Roswell
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roswell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Roswell and 86 miles from Wadley.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Wadley. Straight-line distance: 138.27 mi (222.53 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Wadley

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.8668200, -82.4040200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Wadley (-82.40402, 32.86682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Wadley. The current time is 22:50:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.