How far is Jefferson, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Marietta, GA is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
67.13 mi
01h 13m
Flight
57.11 mi
91.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.11 mi
Kilometers
91.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.13 mi
Kilometers
108.03 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Jefferson
33.9 mi
00h 36m
To Marietta
33.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°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 Jefferson and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    103 m · 17 sec · Gordon Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

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

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 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 Jefferson 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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
40.3 mi · 60%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 18%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 7%
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.43 mi · 5%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 3%
Old Pendergrass Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 36m from Jefferson
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jefferson and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Jefferson and 33.2 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 57.11 mi (91.91 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population12,490
Coordinates34.1170500, -83.5723900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.572422, 34.117094)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.50 $20.99
Premium $4.78 $11.32 $22.65
Diesel $5.62 $13.33 $26.66

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 Jefferson and Marietta. The current time is 02:59:18.

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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.