Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marietta, GA
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Tyrone, GA
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The drive from Marietta, GA to Tyrone, GA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, I 85, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| I 85 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Senoia Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Joel Cowan Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Marietta Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 88 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,057 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~705 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Tyrone, 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 left onto GA 74
Continue on GA 74
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Senoia Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 34.8 — 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 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.64 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
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, 2026-08-31.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Marietta on Saturday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Tyrone on Saturday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
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.
40.8 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
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 53m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
351 ft
Total Descent
496 ft
Highest Point
1,124 ft
Elevation Range
349 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marietta, GA and Tyrone, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta, Atlanta, Columbus and Montgomery - among others.
Tampa
Greenville
Augusta
Atlanta
Columbus
Montgomery
Peachtree City
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
Founded 1909
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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