How far is Carrollton, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Marietta, GA is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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 Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Marietta.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Turn slight right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East
1939 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
24.7 mi · 26 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1950 ft · 50 sec
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Merge left onto Thornton Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road
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Turn right onto Maxham Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Maxham Road
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Continue on Austell Road
8 mi · 14 min · Austell Road
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Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sandtown Road Southwest
28 m · 2 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1719 ft · 42 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Powder Springs Street Southwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest
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Continue on South Marietta Parkway
2274 ft · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
633 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Park Square
69 m · 6 sec · West Park Square
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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 Carrollton 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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
24.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Marietta?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Carrollton and 25.9 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
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 Douglasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.92 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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