Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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Traveling from Marietta to Newnan spans 53.9 miles through the heart of the Southeast, making for a straightforward journey that takes approximately 52 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple day excursion that won't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $9 on fuel for the one-way trip, keeping your overhead costs quite low. Navigating this route involves a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct highway sprint. It is an ideal option if you are looking to get from point A to point B without the pressure of a long-haul itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Bullsboro Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Marietta Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Newnan, GA.
Start on West Park Square
Continue on South Park Square
Continue on Roswell Street
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3
Turn left onto GA 120
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn right onto GA 34
Continue on GA 34
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16; GA 34
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a hands-on driving experience as you depart Marietta via South Park Square, Roswell Street, and Cobb Parkway South. This route consists entirely of local roads, meaning your highway share is 0%. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate, you will need to stay focused on navigating the various turns throughout the 53.9-mile journey. The character of the drive is distinctly local, requiring you to manage constant transitions rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. You should anticipate a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged with the road from start to finish.
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 around 6.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marietta, GA and Newnan, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta, Atlanta, Columbus and Montgomery - among others.
Tampa
Greenville
Augusta
Atlanta
Columbus
Montgomery
Shenandoah
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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