How far is Marietta, GA from Canton, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Canton, GA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Canton.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on South Park Square
105 m · 14 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on East Park Square
102 m · 11 sec · East Park Square
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Continue on Cherokee Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest
950 ft · 27 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Continue on Canton Road Connector
1715 ft · 31 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1134 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Chattanooga
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
1789 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 East: Canton
2514 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
1 km · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road
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Continue on West Marietta Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Canton.
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.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Canton?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 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?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Marietta and 11.4 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 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 $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Canton. Straight-line distance: 19.92 mi (32.06 km).
#1 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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