How far is Calhoun, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Calhoun, GA to Marietta, GA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.62 mi
00h 53m
Flight
44.37 mi
71.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.46 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, May 3, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Calhoun
Sun, May 3, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun
2026-05-03T10:47
Arrive Marietta
Sun, May 3, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cartersville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Calhoun
25.3 mi
00h 26m
To Marietta
25.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wall Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto West Belmont Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Belmont Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    44.7 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

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

    1 km · 53 sec

  6. 6

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

    1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street Northwest

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belmont Drive
45.9 mi · 91%
South Wall Street
1.99 mi · 4%
Church Street Northwest
1.41 mi · 3%
GA 5 Spur South
0.65 mi · 1%
Canton Road Connector
0.32 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

West Belmont Drive

Merge slight left

44.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cartersville
00h 26m from Calhoun
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Calhoun and Clear near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 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?

Cartersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Calhoun and 25.4 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 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 $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Calhoun and Clear near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Cartersville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

56 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

111 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 km).

Calhoun

#1 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wall Street (-84.951282, 34.502612)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.93 $15.86
Premium $4.78 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $5.62 $10.07 $20.13

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun and Marietta. The current time is 10:47:42.

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.