Origin
Marietta, GA
Afternoon in Marietta on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Vinings, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Vinings, GA
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Trip Overview
Marietta to Vinings is 9.9 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Georgia state, making it a convenient local hop. With no recommended stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a simple connection between two points. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads, so expect typical local traffic patterns for this brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Paces Mill Road Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Marietta Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Boulevard Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Paces Ferry Road Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 53 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
8 AM
~6,488 veh/hr typical · worst 7,531
Quietest
2 AM
~525 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Vinings, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 258
Toward Cumberland Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Cumberland Boulevard Southeast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cumberland Boulevard Southeast
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 41; GA 3
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cobb Parkway South
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Paces Mill Road Southeast
12
Turn sharp left
213 ft
·
17 sec
13
Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
14
Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast
254 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cochise Drive Southeast
15
Arrive at destination
Cochise Drive Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — 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.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Cumberland Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 258
Toward Cumberland Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.64 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Vinings, GA
Afternoon in Vinings on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
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
17m 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?
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with highway driving accounting for only 17% of the total distance. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 4.3 miles along Larry McDonald Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. You'll notice the shift from highway cruising to navigating urban intersections and traffic signals as you approach your destination. The majority of your travel will involve managing typical city driving conditions.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park Square.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,165 ft
795 ft
Total Climb
208 ft
Total Descent
420 ft
Highest Point
1,165 ft
~0.7 mi in
Elevation Range
371 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Vinings, GA
Full guide →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 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 4.3 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. 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 Vinings, 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 Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Vinings, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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