How far is Cartersville, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Cartersville, GA to Marietta, GA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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 Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cartersville and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cartersville and Marietta.
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Start on West Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 22 min
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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 Cartersville 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
20 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cartersville 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 Cartersville to Marietta?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Cartersville and 11.2 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cartersville and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Acworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acworth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cartersville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 20.61 mi (33.17 km).
#1 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
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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