How far is Dahlonega, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Dahlonega, GA to Marietta, GA is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
66.69 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.45 mi
82.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.45 mi
Kilometers
82.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.69 mi
Kilometers
107.33 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Mon, Jun 1, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Dahlonega
Mon, Jun 1, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dahlonega
2026-06-01T16:21
Arrive Marietta
Mon, Jun 1, 5:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dahlonega
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
Cumming
GA

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

From Dahlonega
30.1 mi
00h 38m
To Marietta
36.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dahlonega and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square South

    36 m · 7 sec · Public Square South

  2. 2

    Continue on Public Square North

    114 m · 19 sec · Public Square North

  3. 3

    Continue on South Chestatee Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · South Chestatee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cumming

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    29.9 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    905 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Roswell Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1613 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North Marietta Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Marietta Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  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 Dahlonega 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
29.9 mi · 45%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 13%
Roswell Road
7.36 mi · 11%
South Chestatee Street
5.49 mi · 8%
North Marietta Parkway
3.06 mi · 5%
Marietta Highway
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

GA 400 South

Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

29.9 mi · 00h 36m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumming
00h 38m from Dahlonega
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dahlonega and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dahlonega to Marietta?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Dahlonega and 36.6 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dahlonega and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Cumming

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

85 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dahlonega and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 51.45 mi (82.8 km).

Dahlonega

#1 Dahlonega

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

Population7,329
Coordinates34.5325900, -83.9849100
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square South (-83.984783, 34.532464)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Dahlonega and Marietta. The current time is 16:21:46.

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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.