How far is Dawsonville, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Dawsonville, GA to Marietta, GA is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 01h 06m.
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.
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dawsonville and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawsonville and Marietta.
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Start on the route
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 53 West
49 m · 7 sec · Highway 53 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 53 West
13.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 53 West
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto APD Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · APD Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
2580 ft · 35 sec · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector
1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Continue on Church Street Northwest
2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest
149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest
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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 Dawsonville 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.
Highway 53 West
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 53 West
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville to Marietta?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Dawsonville and 29.1 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dawsonville and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawsonville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 40.68 mi (65.47 km).
#1 Dawsonville
City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,465 |
| Coordinates | 34.4212100, -84.1190800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.59 | $23.17 |
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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