How far is Shannon, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Shannon, GA to Roswell, GA is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 12m.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Roswell.
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Start on Calhoun Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 5 min · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Continue on Calhoun Road Northeast
90 m · 10 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Turn right onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast
2287 ft · 42 sec · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Turn right onto Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
157 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2174 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
1531 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
1854 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on Marietta Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn left onto North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shannon and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
40 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Shannon and Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shannon to Roswell?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Shannon and 27.7 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shannon and Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Emerson
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 Emerson.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.02 km).
#1 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3367600, -85.0713400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
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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