How far is Thomasville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.29 mi
04h 24m
Flight
221.3 mi
356.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.3 mi
Kilometers
356.15 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.29 mi
Kilometers
417.29 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-05-30T06:55
Arrive Roswell
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Thomasville
123.9 mi
02h 12m
To Roswell
135.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Remington Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Remington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Crawford Street

    154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glenwood Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Glenwood Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glenwood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thigpen Trail

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 22%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 10%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Thigpen Trail
19.4 mi · 7%
County Line Road
18.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
221.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 12m from Thomasville
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Thomasville and 135.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 221.3 mi (356.15 km).

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#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,742
Coordinates30.8365800, -83.9787800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Remington Avenue (-83.978865, 30.836672)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.64 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.3 gal · 69.28 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.53 $81.05
Premium $4.78 $43.72 $87.44
Diesel $5.62 $51.46 $102.92

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Roswell. The current time is 06:55:12.

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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.