Origin
Kennesaw, GA
Late night in Kennesaw on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennesaw, 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
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennesaw, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile drive from Kennesaw, GA to Marietta, GA is easily manageable in just 13 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local trip. With a fuel cost estimated at only $1, it's an economical journey. The route predominantly uses major roads like Cobb Parkway, with a 59% highway share, suggesting a mix of faster travel and local road navigation. Since it's a very short distance within the Southeast region of Georgia, it's ideal as a single-day excursion or even a segment of a larger day's plans, requiring no overnight stays. You'll find this drive straightforward and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Church Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Church Street Extension Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summers Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bells Ferry Road Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cobb Parkway
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
2
Turn right onto South Main Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Summers Street Northwest
4
Continue on Summers Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Summers Street Northwest
5
Turn left onto US 41; GA 3
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cobb Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Bells Ferry Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bells Ferry Road Northwest
7
Continue on Church Street Extension Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Extension Northeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight
342 ft
·
10 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Church Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the slight right 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 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Main Street Northwest
Turn right onto South Main Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Summers Street Northwest
Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway
Turn left onto US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 10 to 20 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 2:32AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:29AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
32 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
13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 59% of it being on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 4.1 miles along Cobb Parkway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The journey transitions between main thoroughfares and local streets like Church Street Northwest and Church Street Extension Northeast. This blend means you'll experience both quicker travel segments and areas where you'll be navigating more localized traffic. It's not a monotonous cruise, but rather a dynamic short hop through suburban Georgia.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Cobb Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street Northwest.
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 8 decision points packed into just 6.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Summers Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Cobb Parkway. 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: near the start (South Main Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Summers Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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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