Atlanta to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1157.7 miles 1863.1 km · straight line
1287.5 miles actual route 2072.1 km · driving distance
23h 28min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Atlanta to Roswell, New Mexico is 1157.7 miles (1863.1 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1287.5 miles, taking about 23h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta and Roswell, New Mexico. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 28min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 10min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~30h 30min $155–$451* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM