How far is Lithia Springs, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Lithia Springs, GA to Marietta, GA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lithia Springs and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lithia Springs and Marietta.
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Start on Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
924 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
992 ft · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
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Turn right onto Marietta, GA 5
8.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sandtown Road Southwest
28 m · 2 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1719 ft · 42 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Powder Springs Street Southwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest
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Continue on South Marietta Parkway
2274 ft · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
633 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Park Square
69 m · 6 sec · West Park Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lithia Springs and Marietta.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right onto Marietta, GA 5
8.19 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lithia Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lithia Springs to Marietta?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Lithia Springs and 7.9 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lithia Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Mableton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lithia Springs and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.38 km).
#1 Lithia Springs
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
| Population | 15,491 |
| Coordinates | 33.7940000, -84.6604900 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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