How far is Marietta, GA from Cartersville, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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 Cobb 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 Cartersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Cartersville.
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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 left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 22 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Cartersville
1740 ft · 45 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · East Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Cartersville.
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.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Cartersville?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Marietta and 13.2 miles from Cartersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Stop Ideas Near Acworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acworth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 20.61 mi (33.17 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 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cartersville (-84.80231, 34.16533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
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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