How far is Jefferson, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Marietta, GA is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
93.44 mi
01h 41m
Flight
79.22 mi
127.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.22 mi
Kilometers
127.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.44 mi
Kilometers
150.38 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Fri, Nov 6, 3:34 PM EST
Return by in Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 5:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Marietta
Fri, Nov 6, 3:34 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:30 PM EST
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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Jefferson
46.5 mi
00h 50m
To Marietta
47 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

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 Harmony Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Harmony Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

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

  12. 12

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

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  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 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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 10%
Madison Highway
8.28 mi · 9%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 8%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 7%
Harmony Road
4.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 50m from Jefferson
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Mostly Cloudy 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 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Jefferson and 47 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 79.22 mi (127.5 km).

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#1 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4493000, -83.3115500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Harmony Road (-83.311493, 33.44914)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.04 $13.33 $26.65
Premium $4.48 $14.78 $29.55
Diesel $5.66 $18.68 $37.36

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Marietta. The current time is 13:52:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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