What day trips can I take from Roswell?

Good day trips from Roswell (roughly under 100 miles) include Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Atlanta — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Roswell?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Roswell, consider Warner Robins, Columbus — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Roswell to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Roswell

Cities near Roswell, Georgia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Marietta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Roswell, Georgia is Alpharetta, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Alpharetta	5 mi / 9 km	18 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Sandy Springs	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Marietta	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Atlanta	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Stonecrest	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Athens	57 mi / 91 km	1 hr 41 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
East Chattanooga	88 mi / 142 km	2 hr 3 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Macon	92 mi / 148 km	2 hr 8 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Warner Robins	106 mi / 171 km	2 hr 28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Columbus	114 mi / 183 km	2 hr 39 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Roswell

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Atlanta, Stonecrest. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Roswell

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Warner Robins, Columbus. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Roswell include Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Atlanta, Stonecrest. The closest is Alpharetta, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Roswell

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