How far is Canton, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Canton, GA to Marietta, GA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Cherokee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Marietta.
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Start on East Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto East Marietta Street
96 m · 16 sec · East Marietta Street
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Turn right onto Archer Street
94 m · 15 sec · Archer Street
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Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street
2010 ft · 55 sec · West Marietta Street
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Continue on Marietta Road
1084 ft · 33 sec · Marietta Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
2716 ft · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South, GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Atlanta
942 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
7 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
2580 ft · 35 sec · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector
1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Continue on Church Street Northwest
2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest
149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest
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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 Canton and Marietta.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Marietta?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Canton and 11.1 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 19.92 mi (32.06 km).
#1 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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