How far is Young Harris, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Young Harris, GA to Roswell, GA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.16 mi
01h 53m
Flight
69.37 mi
111.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.37 mi
Kilometers
111.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.16 mi
Kilometers
138.66 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Young Harris
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Roswell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Young Harris
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
Dahlonega
GA

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

From Young Harris
44.1 mi
00h 56m
To Roswell
42 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Young Harris and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    14 m · 3 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duckworth Drive

    707 ft · 37 sec · Duckworth Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2422 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Young Harris Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glenn Gooch Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Gainesville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Chestatee Street

    5 mi · 8 min · South Chestatee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cumming

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    29.9 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Young Harris and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
29.9 mi · 35%
Gainesville Highway
28.1 mi · 33%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 10%
Young Harris Highway
7.03 mi · 8%
South Chestatee Street
4.99 mi · 6%
Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

GA 400 South

Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

29.9 mi · 00h 36m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlonega
00h 56m from Young Harris
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Young Harris and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Young Harris to Roswell?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Dahlonega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Young Harris and 42 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Young Harris and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Dahlonega

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

31 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

60 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
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Peachtree Station

90 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Young Harris and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 69.37 mi (111.64 km).

Young Harris

#1 Young Harris

Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,668
Coordinates34.9331500, -83.8471200
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-83.847085, 34.933175)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.08
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.04 $24.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.46 $26.93
Premium $4.78 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $5.62 $17.10 $34.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Young Harris and Roswell. The current time is 05:43:36.

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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.