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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.47 mi
82.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.47 mi
Kilometers
82.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.4 mi
Kilometers
116.51 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Griffin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffin
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffin
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
Forest Park
GA

Village in Illinois

From Griffin
28.9 mi
00h 38m
To Marietta
43.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    116 m · 16 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Poplar Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    1323 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1246 ft · 37 sec · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Experiment Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Experiment Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Experiment Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Street

  7. 7

    Continue on McIntosh Road

    1900 ft · 41 sec · McIntosh Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Expressway
22 mi · 30%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 21%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 10%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 10%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 3%
Experiment Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 38m from Griffin
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Forest Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 8.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.83 km).

Griffin

#1 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-84.26395, 33.246777)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Griffin and Marietta. The current time is 03:20:17.

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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.