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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.18 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.72 mi
63.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.18 mi
Kilometers
82.37 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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
Douglasville
GA

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

From Carrollton
25.3 mi
00h 34m
To Marietta
25.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

    49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East

    1939 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1950 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left onto Thornton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Maxham Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Maxham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Austell Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Austell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sandtown Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sandtown Road Southwest

    28 m · 2 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest

    1719 ft · 42 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Powder Springs Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on South Marietta Parkway

    2274 ft · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest

    633 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Park Square

    69 m · 6 sec · West Park Square

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
24.7 mi · 48%
Austell Road
7.98 mi · 16%
Maxham Road
1.95 mi · 4%
Sandtown Road Southwest
1.52 mi · 3%
North Park Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Thornton Road
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglasville
00h 34m from Carrollton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

33 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

103 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.92 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-85.076596, 33.580221)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Marietta. The current time is 19:38:18.

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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.