How far is Marietta, GA from Braselton, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Braselton, GA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
55.17 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.36 mi
74.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.36 mi
Kilometers
74.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.17 mi
Kilometers
88.78 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braselton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Braselton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
27.6 mi
00h 33m
To Braselton
27.6 mi
00h 33m

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
84°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 Braselton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 53: Braselton, Hoschton

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    2817 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
17.7 mi · 32%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 29%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 22%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 6%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 3%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 33m from Marietta
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Braselton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Marietta and 27.6 miles from Braselton.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Braselton. Straight-line distance: 46.36 mi (74.61 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Braselton

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

Population13,725
Coordinates34.1092700, -83.7626700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Braselton (-83.76267, 34.10927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 Braselton. The current time is 01:11:34.

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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.