How far is Covington, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Covington, GA to Marietta, GA is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Marietta.
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Start on the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Monticello Street Southwest
31 m · 2 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
72 m · 5 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
93 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Pace Street
2193 ft · 60 sec · Pace Street
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Turn left onto Highway 278 Northwest
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 278 Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22.8 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field
1410 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1168 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 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 Covington 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.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Marietta?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Covington and 27.5 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Panthersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.03 km).
#1 Covington
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.5967800, -83.8601800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
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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