How far is Adairsville, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Adairsville, GA to Marietta, GA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.88 mi
00h 45m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.88 mi
Kilometers
69.01 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Tue, May 26, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Adairsville
Tue, May 26, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adairsville
2026-05-26T09:34
Arrive Marietta
Tue, May 26, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adairsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Adairsville
21.4 mi
00h 22m
To Marietta
21.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adairsville and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adairsville and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    2947 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adairsville Highway

    61 m · 4 sec · Adairsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta

    1 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

    1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street Northwest

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adairsville and Marietta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
38.4 mi · 89%
Church Street Northwest
1.41 mi · 3%
Adairsville Highway
1.17 mi · 3%
GA 5 Spur South
0.65 mi · 2%
Main Street North
0.56 mi · 1%
Canton Road Connector
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

37.9 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
00h 22m from Adairsville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adairsville to Marietta?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Adairsville and 21.4 miles from Marietta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emerson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emerson.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adairsville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 km).

Adairsville

#1 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-84.93411, 34.36871)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.69 $13.38
Premium $4.78 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.62 $8.49 $16.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Adairsville and Marietta. The current time is 09:34:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.