How far is Dawson, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Dawson, GA to Marietta, GA is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
182.91 mi
02h 57m
Flight
150.66 mi
242.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.66 mi
Kilometers
242.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.91 mi
Kilometers
294.36 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Dawson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dawson
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dawson
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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Dawson
91.3 mi
01h 28m
To Marietta
91.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
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 Dawson and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street Northwest

    1422 ft · 30 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

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

    1673 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  22. 22

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dawson 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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 27%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 10%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 10%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 9%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 28m from Dawson
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dawson 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 Dawson to Marietta?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Dawson and 91.6 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dawson and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 150.66 mi (242.46 km).

Dawson

#1 Dawson

City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States

Population4,124
Coordinates31.7738200, -84.4480000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 45 (-84.448119, 31.773823)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 Dawson and Marietta. The current time is 21:14:44.

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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.