How far is Thomaston, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Roswell, GA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
86.38 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.44 mi
126.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.44 mi
Kilometers
126.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.02 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
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
Irondale
GA

Town in Alabama, United States

From Thomaston
43.1 mi
00h 54m
To Roswell
43.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Thomaston and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 23%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 18%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 18%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 8%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 6%
Griffin Street
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Church Street

Merge slight left onto North Church Street

14.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
00h 54m from Thomaston
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Thomaston 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 Thomaston to Roswell?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Thomaston and 43.2 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

36 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 78.44 mi (126.24 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.326584, 32.887996)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.51 $27.02
Premium $4.78 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $5.62 $17.15 $34.31

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 Thomaston and Roswell. The current time is 22:34:09.

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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.