How far is Grovetown, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Grovetown, GA to Marietta, GA is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.16 mi
02h 30m
Flight
139.56 mi
224.6 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Grovetown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.16 mi
Kilometers
248.09 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Grovetown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grovetown
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grovetown
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Grovetown
77.1 mi
01h 15m
To Marietta
77.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Grovetown and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Robinson Avenue

    3172 ft · 1 min · East Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Wrightsboro Road

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Wrightsboro Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Wrightsboro Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Wrightsboro Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appling Harlem Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Appling Harlem Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

    562 ft · 10 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    89 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I-20 West: Atlanta

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  20. 20

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grovetown 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
68.7 mi · 45%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 30%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 6%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 5%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 5%
Wrightsboro Road
6.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

68.7 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 15m from Grovetown
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grovetown 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 Grovetown to Marietta?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Grovetown and 77.1 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grovetown and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 139.56 mi (224.6 km).

Grovetown

#1 Grovetown

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population16,639
Coordinates33.4504200, -82.1981800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: East Robinson Avenue (-82.19814, 33.450507)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.09 $48.19
Premium $4.78 $25.99 $51.98
Diesel $5.62 $30.59 $61.19

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 Grovetown and Marietta. The current time is 22:06:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.