How far is Buford, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Buford, GA to Marietta, GA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Marietta.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Harris Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Harris Street
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Turn left onto Garnett Street
124 m · 13 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto Buford Highway Northeast
2792 ft · 53 sec · Buford Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto South Lee Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lee Street
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Turn left onto Buford Drive
2014 ft · 51 sec · Buford Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
2101 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buford and Marietta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buford and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Marietta?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Buford and 22.1 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buford and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Doraville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 33.32 mi (53.63 km).
#1 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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