How far is Griffin, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Marietta, GA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffin and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin and Marietta.
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Start on State Street
116 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
157 m · 16 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1323 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1246 ft · 37 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Experiment Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Experiment Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Experiment Street
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Street
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Continue on McIntosh Road
1900 ft · 41 sec · McIntosh Road
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Turn right onto North Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · North Expressway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
2101 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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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 Griffin 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
14.8 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.
Sunny leaving Griffin and Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Griffin to Marietta?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Griffin and 43.5 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Griffin and Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.83 km).
#1 Griffin
County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.2467800, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
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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