How far is Cornelia, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Cornelia, GA to Marietta, GA is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
83.99 mi
01h 31m
Flight
70.03 mi
112.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.03 mi
Kilometers
112.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.99 mi
Kilometers
135.17 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cornelia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornelia
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornelia
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
Buford
GA

City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

From Cornelia
41.9 mi
00h 45m
To Marietta
42 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
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 Cornelia and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cornelia and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street Northwest

    25 m · 3 sec · Main Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Irvin Street

    803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Level Grove Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Level Grove Road

    2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Level Grove Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelia and Marietta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
40.7 mi · 48%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 14%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.06 mi · 7%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 6%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buford
00h 45m from Cornelia
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cornelia 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 Cornelia to Marietta?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Buford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Cornelia and 42 miles from Marietta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornelia and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Buford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Gainesville

24 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornelia and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 70.03 mi (112.71 km).

Cornelia

#1 Cornelia

City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population4,799
Coordinates34.5114900, -83.5271200
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarkesville Street Northwest (-83.527103, 34.511479)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.11 $26.22
Premium $4.78 $14.14 $28.29
Diesel $5.62 $16.65 $33.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornelia and Marietta. The current time is 21:06:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.