How far is Watkinsville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Watkinsville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.66 mi
01h 21m
Flight
55.72 mi
89.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.72 mi
Kilometers
89.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.66 mi
Kilometers
112.11 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, Apr 20, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Watkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watkinsville
2026-04-20T00:05
Arrive Roswell
Mon, Apr 20, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watkinsville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Dacula
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

From Watkinsville
32.2 mi
00h 40m
To Roswell
37.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1076 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Experiment Station Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Experiment Station Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mars Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oconee Connector

    1689 ft · 39 sec · Oconee Connector

  6. 6

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    38.5 mi · 47 min · University Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watkinsville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
38.5 mi · 55%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 11%
I 85 South
7.24 mi · 10%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 5%
Mars Hill Road
2.77 mi · 4%
Experiment Station Road
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Turn left onto University Parkway

38.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacula
00h 40m from Watkinsville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Watkinsville and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Dacula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Watkinsville and 37.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watkinsville and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Dacula

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dacula, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

33 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

84 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watkinsville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 55.72 mi (89.68 km).

Watkinsville

#1 Watkinsville

Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States

Population2,962
Coordinates33.8629000, -83.4087700
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-83.408899, 33.862834)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.90 $21.79
Premium $4.78 $11.75 $23.51
Diesel $5.62 $13.84 $27.67

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Watkinsville and Roswell. The current time is 00:05:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.