How far is Stone Mountain, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Stone Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.75 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.47 mi
29.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Stone Mountain
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stone Mountain
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
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 Stone Mountain
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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Stone Mountain
11.1 mi
00h 17m
To Roswell
16.6 mi
00h 17m

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 Stone Mountain and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mountain Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1298 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 8 CONN

    3.4 mi · 5 min · SR 8 CONN

  5. 5

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stone Mountain 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 29%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
7.22 mi · 26%
SR 8 CONN
3.39 mi · 12%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.78 mi · 6%
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Warsaw Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Holcomb Bridge Road

Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

7.93 mi · 00h 14m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 17m from Stone Mountain
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain to Roswell?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Stone Mountain and 16.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stone Mountain and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.72 km).

Stone Mountain

#1 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mountain Street (-84.170201, 33.808168)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.78 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.62 $5.51 $11.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stone Mountain and Roswell. The current time is 22:05:39.

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.