Origin
Marietta, GA
Morning in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Willow Creek, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow Creek, GA
Aaron J Hill
Trip Overview
This short 10.6-mile drive from Marietta to Willow Creek, Georgia, is designed for a single day, taking about 20 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it's a local excursion perfect for a quick trip. You'll navigate using Canton Road Northeast, Canton Road Connector, and Cherokee Street. The estimated fuel cost is a mere $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward, uncomplicated journey within the Southeast region without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Road Northeast | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Canton Road Connector | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cherokee Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jamerson Road Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Willow Creek Drive Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Church Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Canton Road Northeast
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Willow Creek, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
117 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
343 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Park Square
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on East Park Square
334 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Park Square
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Cherokee Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherokee Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
6
Continue on Canton Road Connector
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Canton Road Connector
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward Canton Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto Canton Road Connector
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Canton Road Connector
10
Continue on GA 5 Spur
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Canton Road Northeast
11
Turn right onto Jamerson Road Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jamerson Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Willow Creek Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Creek Drive Northeast
13
Turn right onto Willow Lane
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Willow Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Willow Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Park Square
Continue onto East Park Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
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.
Toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Canton Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Canton Highway
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Jamerson Road Northeast
Turn right onto Jamerson Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Willow Creek, GA
Morning in Willow Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
20m 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 for this entire 10.6-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles along Canton Road Northeast. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, sweeping stretches of open road. It feels like navigating through established local thoroughfares, requiring your attention for each maneuver.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Canton Road Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near South Park Square.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Willow Creek, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga and Canton Highway.
Chattanooga
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Canton Highway
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
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 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 4.8 miles on Canton Road Northeast. 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 Willow Creek, 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 0.1 miles (East Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Willow Creek, 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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