How far is Marietta, GA from College Park, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to College Park, GA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
28.13 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.46 mi
34.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.46 mi
Kilometers
34.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.13 mi
Kilometers
45.27 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive College Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Marietta
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To College Park
14 mi
00h 19m

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 College Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and College Park.

  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 left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    1040 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    2151 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Camp Creek Parkway, Airport Domestic

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto GA 6 East: Atlanta Airport

    75 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Camp Creek Parkway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Camp Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    635 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
16.6 mi · 59%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 11%
Camp Creek Parkway
2.96 mi · 11%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 6%
I 285 Bypass West
1.04 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 19m from Marietta
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to College Park?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Marietta and 14 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and College Park. Straight-line distance: 21.46 mi (34.54 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

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 College Park. The current time is 02:48:21.

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.