Marietta, GA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Marietta, GA have 18 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 80 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Marietta, GA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Marietta, GA

Trip Routes

78

Longest Drive

326.1 mi

Brunswick, GA

Quickest Drive

13m

Kennesaw, GA

Plan Around Marietta, GA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Marietta, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Garden City, GA to Marietta, GA 267.7 mi · 4h 59m Rincon, GA to Marietta, GA 261.5 mi · 5h Blackshear, GA to Marietta, GA 258.8 mi · 5h 22m Nicholls, GA to Marietta, GA 237.9 mi · 4h 51m

Continue From Marietta, GA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Marietta, GA to Brunswick, GA 326.1 mi · 6h 4m Marietta, GA to Baxley, GA 222.2 mi · 4h 29m Marietta, GA to Albany, GA 201.1 mi · 3h 54m Marietta, GA to Sugar Hill, GA 143.9 mi · 2h 49m

Trips from Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA to Brunswick, GA

326.1 mi 6h 4m

Marietta, GA to Baxley, GA

222.2 mi 4h 29m

Marietta, GA to Albany, GA

201.1 mi 3h 54m

Marietta, GA to Sugar Hill, GA

143.9 mi 2h 49m

Marietta, GA to Ringgold, GA

83.9 mi 1h 36m

Marietta, GA to Smyrna, GA

83.2 mi 1h 43m

Marietta, GA to Gainesville, GA

60.6 mi 1h 14m

Marietta, GA to Covington, GA

54.6 mi 1h 8m

Marietta, GA to Newnan, GA

52.8 mi 1h 5m

Marietta, GA to Snellville, GA

41.6 mi 57m

Marietta, GA to Fayetteville, GA

40.8 mi 58m

Marietta, GA to Johns Creek, GA

29.6 mi 45m

Marietta, GA to Peachtree Corners, GA

24.9 mi 35m

Marietta, GA to Decatur, GA

23.2 mi 37m

Marietta, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

13.4 mi 21m

Marietta, GA to Roswell, GA

13.1 mi 24m

Marietta, GA to California, GA

12.5 mi 20m

Marietta, GA to Willow Creek, GA

10.6 mi 20m

Driving from Marietta, GA

On average, trips departing from Marietta, GA run 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 38m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 326 miles (6h 4m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Marietta, GA are Brunswick, GA (326.1 mi, 6h 4m), Baxley, GA (222.2 mi, 4h 29m), Albany, GA (201.1 mi, 3h 54m), Sugar Hill, GA (143.9 mi, 2h 49m), and Ringgold, GA (83.9 mi, 1h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 80-mile trip from Marietta, GA, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 mapped routes leaving Marietta, GA and 60 routes heading into Marietta, GA, covering 78 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 326 miles.

The longest mapped route from Marietta, GA covers 326 miles and takes approximately 6h 4m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Marietta, GA runs about 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 80-mile trip from Marietta, GA costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Marietta, GA include Brunswick, GA, Baxley, GA, Albany, GA and Sugar Hill, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Marietta, GA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

61,773

Median Income

$70,086

Median Home Value

$401,100

Median Age

35.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Marietta, GA

Marietta is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Dobbins Air Reserve Base on the south side of town and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant are among the major industries in the city.

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum (Scarlett On the Square), 472 Powder Springs St SW (At Brumby Hall), ☏ +1 770 794-5576. M-Sa 10AM - 5PM. Houses one of the world's most extensive collections of memorabilia related to both the book and the film. $7 Adults, $6 Seniors and Students. The Kennesaw House (Marietta History Center), 1 Depot St, ☏ +1 770-794-5710. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. The Marietta History Center, located west of the town square, is housed in The Kennesaw House, one of only two buildings in Marietta not burned to the ground in Sherman's March to the Sea. 1 Marietta Square, ☏ +1 770 429-1115. Around Church Street (Marietta Parkway can also be used). Open all day, every day. Marietta Square is the center of old Marietta, with many shopping and historical attractions including a Gone with the Wind Museum, History Museum, Theater, and a number of shops. There are also a number of events and attractions, including Art In The Park, a yearly art festival showing the local talent. Prices vary depending on attraction. 2 The Big Chicken, 12 Cobb Pkwy N (intersection of Cobb Parkway (US 41) and Roswell Road (S. R. 120)), ☏ +1 770 422-4716. This restaurant (now a KFC) at the city's biggest intersection features a 53-foot steel-sided chicken beak and neck rising from its roof, and has become a well known landmark in the area. In the old days it was referred to as the center of the Universe as when you gave directions you said, "Go to the Big Chicken and turn north".

Six Flags White Water, 250 Cobb Parkway N #100, ☏ +1 770-800-4413. A large water park offering a variety of water rides, slides and waterfalls, including Tornado, the Ultimate Storm and Cliffhanger, one of the tallest free falls in the world. Adults $36.99. Children under 48 $26.99. Parking $10. 1 Mountasia Marietta.

Australian Bakery Cafe, 48 S Park Square NE, ☏ +1 678-797-6222. Located in Marietta Square, offers the usual bakery items as well as meat pies and other Australian cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch. (updated Jun 2022) Falafel Cafe, 950 Cobb Parkway. Suite 100 (behind the Dive Shop), +1 770 419-8999. Open Tu-Su 11AM-9PM. Has the world's best rice, and some mighty tasty kebabs. The Pub Restaurant, 500 Powder Springs St, ☏ +1 770-427-2500. Overlooks the Marietta Resort's championship golf course. Features a full liquor bar.

Cheerwine, a regional soda from North Carolina, can often be found in and around Marietta.

Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North, 2455 Delk Road, ☏ +1 770 956-1188, fax: +1 770 933-0489. Radisson Hotel Atlanta Marietta I-75, 1775 Parkway Place Se, ☏ +1 470-412-7921. Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest, 2999 Windy Hill Rd (off I-75), ☏ +1 770 956 1234. Check-in: 04:00 PM, check-out: 11:00 AM. (updated Jun 2022) Stanley House Inn, 236 Church Street NE, ☏ +1 770-426-1881, [email protected]. (updated Sep 2015)

Travel north on Interstate 75 from Atlanta. Downtown Atlanta is 20 miles (32 km) to the southeast, and Cartersville is 24 miles (39 km) to the northwest. Greyhound and CobbLinc buses stop in Marietta.

CobbLinc (Marietta/Cobb County's Transit System) and Xpress GA Buses serve the city.

Travel tips adapted from Marietta (Georgia) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.