How far is Garden City, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Garden City, GA to Marietta, GA is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.07 mi
04h 14m
Flight
234.13 mi
376.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.13 mi
Kilometers
376.79 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.07 mi
Kilometers
433.03 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden City
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garden City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Allentown
GA

Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Garden City
133.8 mi
02h 07m
To Marietta
135.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on Rommel Avenue

    1743 ft · 51 sec · Rommel Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burnsed Boulevard

    1586 ft · 30 sec · Burnsed Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chatham Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chatham Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 16 West: Macon

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
161 mi · 60%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 32%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 3%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

161 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
02h 07m from Garden City
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Garden City and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Marietta?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Garden City and 135.3 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.59 one way or $75.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garden City and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 234.13 mi (376.79 km).

Garden City

#1 Garden City

City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Population8,713
Coordinates32.1143700, -81.1540000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Rommel Avenue (-81.154012, 32.114414)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.94 L · about $37.59
Round trip
$75.18
18.98 gal · 71.88 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.59 $75.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.03 $84.06
Premium $4.78 $45.34 $90.69
Diesel $5.62 $53.37 $106.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garden City and Marietta. The current time is 02:06:26.

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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.