How far is Scottdale, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Scottdale, GA to Roswell, GA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.05 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.06 mi
27.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.06 mi
Kilometers
27.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.05 mi
Kilometers
37.09 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM EDT
Return by in Scottdale
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottdale
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scottdale
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
Chamblee
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Scottdale
11.5 mi
00h 16m
To Roswell
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Clarendon Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · North Clarendon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 285 North

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.2 mi · 49%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 13%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 11%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 7%
Dunwoody Place
1.39 mi · 6%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamblee
00h 16m from Scottdale
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Scottdale and 11.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Chamblee

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 Chamblee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.7 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 12.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

117 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Scottdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,631
Coordinates33.7898300, -84.2640900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-84.264298, 33.789877)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.78 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.62 $4.56 $9.11

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottdale and Roswell. The current time is 19:30:49.

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.