How far is Hartwell, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Hartwell, GA to Marietta, GA is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116 mi
02h 02m
Flight
96.55 mi
155.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.55 mi
Kilometers
155.38 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116 mi
Kilometers
186.68 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Hartwell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartwell
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartwell
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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Hartwell
56.5 mi
01h 01m
To Marietta
59.5 mi
01h 01m

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
2 to 6 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 Hartwell and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Forest Avenue

    61 m · 16 sec · North Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    2868 ft · 58 sec · West Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Howell Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · West Howell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bowersville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bowersville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    102 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lavonia Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Lavonia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Providence Church Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Providence Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lavonia Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hartwell Road

    3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vickery Street

    935 ft · 28 sec · Vickery Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    796 ft · 27 sec · West Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    149 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  24. 24

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartwell 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ernest Vandiver Highway
76.6 mi · 66%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 10%
Lavonia Highway
6.39 mi · 6%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 4%
Providence Church Road
3.24 mi · 3%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ernest Vandiver Highway

Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
01h 01m from Hartwell
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartwell and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartwell to Marietta?

The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Hartwell and 59.5 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartwell and Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartwell and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 96.55 mi (155.38 km).

Hartwell

#1 Hartwell

City in Hart County, Georgia, United States

Population4,446
Coordinates34.3528800, -82.9320900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: North Forest Avenue (-82.931882, 34.352838)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.40
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.20 $32.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.78 $19.54 $39.08
Diesel $5.62 $23.00 $46.00

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 Hartwell and Marietta. The current time is 01:07:14.

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.