How far is Walnut Grove, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Walnut Grove, GA to Roswell, GA is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.88 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.05 mi
56.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.06 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Fri, Nov 6, 3:15 PM EST
Return by in Walnut Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 4:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Grove
2026-11-06T14:08
Arrive Roswell
Fri, Nov 6, 3:15 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Grove
9:30 PM EST
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
Panthersville
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Walnut Grove
27.1 mi
00h 33m
To Roswell
20.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Leone Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · Leone Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    141 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West, US 278 West, GA 12 West: Atlanta

    885 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Grove 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 37%
Purple Heart Highway
14.4 mi · 30%
Leone Avenue
11.3 mi · 23%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 6%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 6%
Roswell Road
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Panthersville
00h 33m from Walnut Grove
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Walnut Grove and Mostly Cloudy near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Roswell?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Walnut Grove and 20.8 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Walnut Grove and Mostly Cloudy near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Panthersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Panthersville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Panthersville
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.41 km).

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#1 Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7426100, -83.8524000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Leone Avenue (-83.852512, 33.742592)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.97
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $5.99 $11.97
Mid-grade $4.04 $6.82 $13.65
Premium $4.48 $7.57 $15.14
Diesel $5.66 $9.57 $19.13

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Grove and Roswell. The current time is 14:08:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.