How far is Union City, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Union City, GA to Roswell, GA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Roswell.
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Start on Bantry Circle
81 m · 19 sec · Bantry Circle
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Turn left onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 30 sec · Limerick Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 11 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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Turn left onto Flat Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Atlanta
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 26 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 · 2 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 13 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 Union City and Roswell.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 Union City 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 Union City to Roswell?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Union City and 21.6 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 31.87 mi (51.29 km).
#1 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
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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