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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.75 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.92 mi
32.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.92 mi
Kilometers
32.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.75 mi
Kilometers
36.61 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodstock
GA

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Canton
11.4 mi
00h 14m

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
83°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 Canton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 14 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Square

    102 m · 11 sec · East Park Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Cherokee Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest

    950 ft · 27 sec · Church Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Canton Road Connector

    1715 ft · 31 sec · Canton Road Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga

    1134 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Chattanooga

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton

    1789 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 East: Canton

    2514 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road

    1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marietta Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 73%
Cherokee Street
1.25 mi · 5%
I 75 North
0.86 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
0.64 mi · 3%
Hickory Flat Highway
0.63 mi · 3%
I 75
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
00h 14m from Marietta
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Woodstock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

36 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Canton. Straight-line distance: 19.92 mi (32.06 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Canton

County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA

Population32,347
Coordinates34.2367600, -84.4907600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Canton. The current time is 04:01:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.