How far is Alamo, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Alamo, GA to Marietta, GA is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.79 mi
03h 05m
Flight
161.53 mi
259.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.53 mi
Kilometers
259.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.79 mi
Kilometers
290.96 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Tue, Apr 28, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Alamo
Tue, Apr 28, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-28T10:27
Arrive Marietta
Tue, Apr 28, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Alamo
90.3 mi
01h 32m
To Marietta
90.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    11 mi · 16 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    16.4 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 47%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 27%
Commerce Street
11.4 mi · 6%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 4%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 32m from Alamo
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alamo and Chance 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 Alamo to Marietta?

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Alamo and 90.5 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alamo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 161.53 mi (259.95 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States

Population3,301
Coordinates32.1471200, -82.7779200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Street (-82.777805, 32.14727)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.54
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.27 $50.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.26 $56.51
Premium $4.78 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.62 $35.88 $71.76

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 · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and Marietta. The current time is 10:27:50.

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.