How far is Gray, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Gray, GA to Marietta, GA is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
107.21 mi
01h 48m
Flight
87.6 mi
140.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.6 mi
Kilometers
140.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.21 mi
Kilometers
172.54 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Gray
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gray
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gray
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Gray
53.7 mi
00h 54m
To Marietta
53.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly 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 Gray and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on James Street

    9 m · 10 sec · James Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gray Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gray Bypass

    1577 ft · 32 sec · Gray Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dames Ferry Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Dames Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Dames Ferry Road

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Dames Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Harold G. Clarke Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harold G. Clarke Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Atlanta

    2102 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41.7 mi · 45 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 Gray 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
42.1 mi · 39%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 21%
Dames Ferry Road
9.36 mi · 9%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 7%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 7%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

41.7 mi · 00h 45m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 54m from Gray
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gray 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 Gray to Marietta?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Gray and 53.5 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gray and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 87.6 mi (140.98 km).

Gray

#1 Gray

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

Population3,241
Coordinates33.0095800, -83.5337800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: James Street (-83.533819, 33.009583)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.78 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.62 $21.26 $42.52

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 Gray and Marietta. The current time is 22:59:04.

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.