How far is Tybee Island, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Roswell, GA is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247 miles (397.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
290.42 mi
04h 45m
Flight
247.02 mi
397.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.02 mi
Kilometers
397.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.42 mi
Kilometers
467.38 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, May 3, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive Roswell
Sun, May 3, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tybee Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Tybee Island
143.7 mi
02h 22m
To Roswell
146.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tybee Island 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi · 56%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 29%
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 3%
Islands Expressway
7.18 mi · 2%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 2%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

164 mi · 02h 56m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
247 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 22m from Tybee Island
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tybee Island and Clear near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tybee Island to Roswell?

The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Tybee Island and 146.7 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 247 miles (397.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tybee Island and Clear near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 247.02 mi (397.54 km).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.79 L · about $40.60
Round trip
$81.20
20.5 gal · 77.58 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.60 $81.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.40 $90.79
Premium $4.78 $48.97 $97.95
Diesel $5.62 $57.65 $115.29

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tybee Island and Roswell. The current time is 05:26:01.

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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.