Origin
Monroe, GA
Late night in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, GA to Marietta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, GA
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Trip Overview
This 60.8-mile drive from Monroe to Marietta, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. Your journey will primarily utilize the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter and US 78, with a portion on the Stone Mountain Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this is an economical option for getting between these two Southeast destinations. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward route, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for those looking for a direct and efficient way to travel within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| US 78 | 16.6 mi | 23m |
| Stone Mountain Freeway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Stone Mountain Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street East | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 17.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on GA 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto US 78; GA 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 78; GA 10
4
Continue on US 78; GA 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 78; GA 10
5
Continue on US 78; GA 10
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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US 78; GA 10
7
Continue on US 78; GA 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 78; GA 10
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 78; GA 10
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 78; GA 10
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 78; GA 10
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street East
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 78; GA 10
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Stone Mountain Highway
12
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Stone Mountain Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2
Toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
524 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 285
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Monroe, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 33.7 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, 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.
Exit 2
Toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon...
9
33.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattano...
8
34 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga
8
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 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 | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Marietta, GA
Late night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
3:42 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
3 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
1h 25m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 44% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced roads, including a continuous 17.2-mile segment on the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter. While not entirely monotonous, the drive transitions between freeway conditions and potentially more varied local road segments. The character of the drive shifts as you navigate through different sections of the Atlanta metropolitan area and its surrounding routes.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 33.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Monroe, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga and Lawrenceville Highway.
Macon
33.7 mi in
|
~50m
Greenville
33.7 mi in
|
~50m
Chattanooga
33.7 mi in
|
~50m
Lawrenceville Highway
33.9 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 Marietta, 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: at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Marietta, 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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