How far is Madison, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Madison, GA to Marietta, GA is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
79.02 mi
01h 26m
Flight
66.85 mi
107.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.85 mi
Kilometers
107.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.02 mi
Kilometers
127.17 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 30, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-30T14:16
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 30, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Madison
39.5 mi
00h 43m
To Marietta
39.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    1938 ft · 40 sec · Atlanta Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Monticello Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2275 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.4 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

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

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

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

  11. 11

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

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.4 mi · 57%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 12%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 9%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 43m from Madison
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Madison and 39.6 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.59 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-83.467952, 33.595689)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.78 $13.33 $26.66
Diesel $5.62 $15.69 $31.38

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Marietta. The current time is 14:16:46.

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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.