Drive or Fly: Cedartown, GA to Roswell, GA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ATL–PDK. At 59 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 30m

Distance

59.6 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

24 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 43m

6m in the air

Air Distance

51 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cedartown, GA → ATL 81m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PDK → Roswell, GA 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Cedartown, GA ATL — Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 54 mi, ~81m drive

Roswell, GA PDK — DeKalb Peachtree Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ATL and PDK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 6m

3h 1m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cedartown, GA → Anniston Amtrak Station 62m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 181m

Arrival 10m

Atlanta → Roswell, GA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Anniston Amtrak Station 41 mi, ~62m drive

To Atlanta 16 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 11 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 30m	3h 43m	5h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$17
Carbon footprint	24 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

59.6 mi 1h 30m

via US 278; GA 6, GA 3 Connector, GA 120

Alternative (+0 min)

65.7 mi 1h 31m

via I 75, GA 113, GA 3 Connector

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cedartown, GA to Roswell, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.