How far is Wadley, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Wadley, GA to Roswell, GA is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadley and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadley and Roswell.
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Start on East Calhoun Street
2722 ft · 51 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Thomson Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 40 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi · 3 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 Wadley 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.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wadley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wadley to Roswell?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Wadley and 86.7 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wadley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadley and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 138.27 mi (222.53 km).
#1 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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