Origin
Calhoun, GA
Late night in Calhoun on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calhoun, GA to Marietta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calhoun, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Calhoun to Marietta, Georgia, covers a straightforward 50.5-mile stretch that typically takes about 59 minutes. Since this trip is well within the range of a single-day journey, you can easily complete it in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route primarily utilizes I-75 to navigate through the Southeast, keeping you on major thoroughfares for the duration of the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that efficiently connects these two Georgia locations, perfect for commuters or those heading south for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 44.7 mi | 48m |
| South Wall Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Church Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Belmont Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| GA 5 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Canton Road Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Park Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 44.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on US 41; GA 3
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wall Street
2
Turn slight left onto West Belmont Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belmont Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 75
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto Canton Road Connector
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Canton Road Connector
8
Continue on Church Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Calhoun, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
48.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
49.6 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$7.90 one way
$15.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Late night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, uninterrupted 44.7-mile stretch on I-75, which defines the majority of your experience behind the wheel. The remaining portion of the journey transitions from the interstate to local roads, including South Wall Street and Church Street Northwest, as you arrive at your destination. Because the route relies so heavily on the interstate, you should anticipate a consistent driving pace rather than a winding or technical experience. It is a functional, efficient connection that prioritizes speed and directness over secondary road exploration.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and South Wall Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 50.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Calhoun, GA
Full guide →Calhoun is in the Northwest High Country of Georgia and has this sort of idiosyncrasy in that it calls itself "The Land Of The Cherokee" even though there's hardly a Cherokee left standing, thanks to things like President Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act. But there was a time when it was the land of the Cherokee, after they had been pushed out of their former territory in modern day eastern Tennessee and western South Carolina by European Americans. Here they established a town called Ustanali and then an actual capital called New Echota where council meetings were held and a newspaper was printed using the syllabary that Sequoyah had created. By the 1830s though, they were forced out by Georgia and the command of Winfield Scott, with broken treaties of promised sovereignty in the Indian Territory that would become Oklahoma.
Arriving in Marietta, GA
Full guide →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.
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 59m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 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 3.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 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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