Origin
Acworth, GA
Morning in Acworth on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Acworth, GA to Marietta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Acworth, GA
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Trip Overview
Acworth to Marietta is 14.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. It’s a quick hop that’s mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a brief journey. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points efficiently without much fuss. It's a good candidate for a same-day trip, allowing you to easily return or continue elsewhere.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Church Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Cowan Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| GA 5 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Canton Road Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cherokee Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acworth, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Road
3
Continue on GA 92
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cherokee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto GA 5
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
GA 5
Exit 267B
Toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Canton Road Connector
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Canton Road Connector
9
Continue on Church Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GA 5
Take the exit onto GA 5 toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267B
Toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Church Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Church Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marietta, GA
Morning in Marietta on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 69% of the route utilizing major roads like I 75. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 9.3 miles on I 75. While it's primarily a highway-focused profile, the route does incorporate local roads like Church Street Northwest and Cowan Road, offering a brief change of scenery before returning to faster speeds. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience for the majority of this short distance.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Church Street Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Acworth, GA to Marietta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
12.4 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Marietta, GA
Full guide →Founded 1834
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.
Top landmarks
- • Marietta National Cemetery — veterans cemetery in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
- • Aviation History & Technology Center — museum in Marietta, Georgia, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marietta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marietta, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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