Origin
Marietta, GA
Morning in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Fayetteville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Marietta to Fayetteville, you are looking at a 40.8-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, as it is short enough to handle in a single session without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, keeping the costs quite manageable for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. While the drive is relatively brief, you will transition from Marietta through the Atlanta area down into Fayetteville. It is a straightforward trip that provides a functional connection between these two Georgia cities, making it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| Old National Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Fayetteville Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Evander Holyfield Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Glynn Street North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Fayetteville, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
117 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
343 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Park Square
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobb Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto GA 120
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marietta Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 285
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
GA 14 Connector
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto GA 279
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old National Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on GA 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evander Holyfield Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 314
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Fayetteville Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto GA 85
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glynn Street North
21
Continue on GA 85; GA 92
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
Glynn Street North
22
Arrive at destination
GA 85; GA 92
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Marietta, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old...
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Fayetteville, GA
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
20 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than just cruising on autopilot. Only 5% of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Atlanta Bypass, covering 18.9 miles before transitioning onto local streets like Old National Highway and West Fayetteville Road. The personality of this drive shifts from the faster pace of the Perimeter to the more frequent turns required on surface streets. Be prepared for a mix of road types that requires your full attention throughout the 58-minute duration.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 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 16 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,124 ft
755 ft
Total Climb
538 ft
Total Descent
727 ft
Highest Point
1,124 ft
Elevation Range
369 ft
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.
Between Marietta, GA and Fayetteville, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Old National Highway.
Tampa
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Greenville
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Augusta
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Old National Highway
26.7 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Fayetteville, GA
Full guide →Fayetteville is a small town about an hour away from Atlanta, in the city's Metro Area. Formerly quite rural, it has lately become more suburban with the rise of shopping chains such as Lowe's and JC Penney's, and housing sub-development neighborhoods.
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 58m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 Fayetteville, 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Fayetteville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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