How far is Roswell, GA from Young Harris, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Young Harris, GA is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
88.51 mi
01h 58m
Flight
69.37 mi
111.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.37 mi
Kilometers
111.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.51 mi
Kilometers
142.45 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Dahlonega
GA

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
44.3 mi
00h 59m
To Young Harris
44.2 mi
00h 59m

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
65°F
Sunday

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 Young Harris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Young Harris.

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

    2829 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1909 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto South Chestatee Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Chestatee Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morrison Moore Parkway East

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Morrison Moore Parkway East

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Young Harris Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto College Street

    609 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
38.2 mi · 43%
Morrison Moore Parkway East
13.3 mi · 15%
Young Harris Highway
7.03 mi · 8%
South Chestatee Street
5.05 mi · 6%
Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.12 mi · 1%
Norcross Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlonega
00h 59m from Roswell
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Roswell and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Young Harris?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Dahlonega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Roswell and 44.2 miles from Young Harris.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dahlonega

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

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

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Gainesville

31 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

60 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
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Peachtree Station

90 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 69.37 mi (111.64 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Young Harris

#2 Young Harris

Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,668
Coordinates34.9331500, -83.8471200
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.78 $14.91 $29.81
Diesel $5.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 Young Harris. The current time is 06:51:03.

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.