Origin
Griffin, GA
Morning in Griffin on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griffin, 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
1h 22m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griffin, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Griffin to Marietta covers a direct 57.7-mile path across Georgia’s Southeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily utilize US 19, I-75, and the Horace E. Tate Freeway to navigate between these two points. Since the entire route stays within the state, it offers a straightforward commute that is perfect for those looking for a quick and reliable connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| I 75 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Expressway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Experiment Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Tara Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 15.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Poplar Street
3
Turn right onto South 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 8th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Broad Street
5
Continue on Experiment Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Experiment Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Street
7
Continue on McIntosh Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
McIntosh Road
8
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North Expressway
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tara Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 75
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Griffin, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Poplar Street
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 19; US 41; GA 3 / North Expressway
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3 / North Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
6:56 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
1h 22m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself navigating a mix of arterial roads and interstate lanes as you transition toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 19, which spans 15.6 miles of the total distance. Because the majority of the drive relies on high-capacity roads, you can anticipate a fairly consistent pace throughout the trip. It is a functional and direct drive, designed for those who prefer to prioritize speed and efficiency over secondary or back-country roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Poplar Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 19; US 41; GA 3 / North Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Griffin, GA to Marietta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chattanooga along the way.
Chattanooga
40.9 mi in
|
~59m
|
via I 75
About the Cities
Starting in Griffin, GA
Full guide →Griffin is a city of 23,000 (2020) in Central Georgia near Atlanta. It is the southernmost town included in the Atlanta Metro Area and has held on vehemently to its "small town" appeal. At the same time the town is being forced into modernization. This has caused an interesting contrast between the deeply religious and devout churches and the packed nightclubs and bars. The people will almost always display classic southern hospitality as long as they are given the same in return.
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on US 19. 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 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 19; US 41; GA 3 / North Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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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