How far is Dalton, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Marietta, GA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.45 mi
01h 13m
Flight
61.34 mi
98.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.34 mi
Kilometers
98.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.45 mi
Kilometers
114.98 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
35.1 mi
00h 36m
To Marietta
36.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

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 Dalton and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cuyler Street

    139 m · 26 sec · West Cuyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Thornton Avenue

    3083 ft · 1 min · South Thornton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Bypass

    1.1 km · 52 sec · South Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

    1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street Northwest

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bypass
61.4 mi · 86%
South Dixie Road
5.16 mi · 7%
Church Street Northwest
1.41 mi · 2%
GA 5 Spur South
0.65 mi · 1%
South Thornton Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Canton Road Connector
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

South Bypass

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 36m from Dalton
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Marietta?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Dalton and 36.4 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 61.34 mi (98.72 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,853
Coordinates34.7698000, -84.9702200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cuyler Street (-84.97022, 34.76984)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.78 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.62 $14.17 $28.34

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 Dalton and Marietta. The current time is 22:04:37.

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.