How far is Canton, NC from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Canton, NC to Marietta, GA is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly 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 the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Park Street
2901 ft · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on New Clyde Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Clyde Highway
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Continue on Carolina Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 441 South: Dillsboro, Franklin, Atlanta
2364 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
20.1 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 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 Canton 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.
Lanier Parkway
Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Canton 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 Canton to Marietta?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Clarkesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Canton and 92.7 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkesville
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 Clarkesville.
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 146.2 mi (235.28 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,369 |
| Coordinates | 35.5328800, -82.8373600 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| 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: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.97 | $57.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.78 | $73.56 |
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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