How far is Tallapoosa, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Tallapoosa, GA to Roswell, GA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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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 22m.
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 Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallapoosa and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallapoosa and Roswell.
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Start on Head Avenue
112 m · 19 sec · Head Avenue
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp left
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
43.4 mi · 47 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
1212 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto I 285 North
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.1 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
2924 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
2865 ft · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · River Valley Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
991 ft · 25 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
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Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
1 km · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Roswell Road
6.4 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on 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 Tallapoosa 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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
43.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallapoosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallapoosa to Roswell?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Tallapoosa and 40 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallapoosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
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 Douglasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallapoosa and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 56.52 mi (90.96 km).
#1 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.96 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
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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