How far is Marietta, GA from Barnesville, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Barnesville, GA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
78.49 mi
01h 39m
Flight
66.07 mi
106.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.07 mi
Kilometers
106.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.32 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Barnesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Marietta
39.3 mi
00h 49m
To Barnesville
39.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°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 Marietta and Barnesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2479 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    41.3 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Barnesville

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road

    824 ft · 16 sec · Barnesville-Jackson Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Barnesville-Jackson Road

    11 mi · 15 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Barnesville-Jackson Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Forsyth Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Barnesville.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
43.7 mi · 56%
Barnesville-Jackson Road
12.5 mi · 16%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 6%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

41.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 49m from Marietta
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Barnesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Marietta and 39.2 miles from Barnesville.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 66.07 mi (106.33 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Barnesville

#2 Barnesville

City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA

Population6,669
Coordinates33.0545700, -84.1557500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Barnesville (-84.15575, 33.05457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 Marietta and Barnesville. The current time is 04:53:42.

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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.