How far is Winder, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Winder, GA to Roswell, GA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
50.63 mi
01h 01m
Flight
36.8 mi
59.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.8 mi
Kilometers
59.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.63 mi
Kilometers
81.48 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winder
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winder
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
Lawrenceville
GA

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Winder
22 mi
00h 30m
To Roswell
28.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    2960 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Patrick Mill Road

    2523 ft · 1 min · Patrick Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bill Rutledge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bill Rutledge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Winder Bypass

    1044 ft · 20 sec · West Winder Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Patrick Mill Road

    1757 ft · 36 sec · Patrick Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    18.1 mi · 23 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 Winder 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
18.1 mi · 36%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 16%
I 85 South
7.24 mi · 14%
Bill Rutledge Road
3.67 mi · 7%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 7%
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Turn right onto University Parkway

18.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
00h 30m from Winder
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winder and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Winder and 28.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winder and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville.

RAIL

Gainesville

39 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

92 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 36.8 mi (59.22 km).

Winder

#1 Winder

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

Population18,273
Coordinates33.9926100, -83.7201700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broad Street (-83.72028, 33.992729)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.93 $15.86
Premium $4.78 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $5.62 $10.07 $20.13

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winder and Roswell. The current time is 23:31:39.

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.