Origin
Peachtree City, GA
Morning in Peachtree City on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree City, 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 2m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree City, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 47.5-mile drive from Peachtree City, GA to Marietta, GA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about an hour. Designed as a single-day excursion, you'll spend roughly $7 on fuel. The route primarily utilizes major arteries like Joel Cowan Parkway and the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, with a significant portion on I-85, making it a practical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region of Georgia. Its manageable distance and duration mean you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Joel Cowan Parkway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| I 85 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Senoia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Floy Farr Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree City, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on GA 54
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
2
Continue on GA 54
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn sharp left onto GA 74
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Joel Cowan Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 74
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Senoia Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Peachtree City, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 18.1 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
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 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 75: 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.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
8
38.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chatta...
8
38.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left 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 lane.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
24 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 driving experience on this route, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including an uninterrupted 18.7-mile segment on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. While not entirely interstate, the drive features significant highway mileage, interspersed with local road sections as you navigate between Peachtree City and Marietta. The character shifts as you transition between these different road types.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 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 18.1 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 47.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 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 Peachtree City, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta International Airport
18.1 mi in
|
~24m
Chattanooga
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
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 2m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 18.7 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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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