Origin
Marietta, GA
Late night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Marietta and Roswell, Georgia, you are in for a quick 13.8-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect for a simple day excursion, as it requires only a single day of travel time with no overnight stay necessary. Budgeting for this drive is straightforward, as you will likely spend only about $2 on fuel. You will navigate through the heart of the Southeast, moving between these two neighboring Georgia cities. Because this is a short trip with zero scheduled stops, it offers a seamless connection between these communities without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Roswell, 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
Continue on GA 3 Connector
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
8
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Park Square
Continue onto South Park Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Roswell, GA
Late night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
12:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 a monotonous interstate cruise. You will not spend any time on major highways, as the route consists entirely of local roads including South Park Square, Roswell Street, and Roswell Road. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local traffic patterns. The road maintains a consistent, localized feel from start to finish, ensuring you remain focused on navigation rather than long-distance highway driving. This is strictly a surface-street experience designed for local transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Roswell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park Square.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
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 24m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Roswell Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Roswell, 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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