Athens, Georgia to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1214.3 miles 1954.3 km · straight line
1457.2 miles estimated 2345.2 km · driving distance
29h 19min estimated drive time
$140 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Roswell, New Mexico is 1214.3 miles (1954.3 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located W of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1457.2 miles, taking about 29h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Roswell, New Mexico. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 19min $140 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 11min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~38h 7min $175–$510* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 405 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients