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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 9 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2479 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
2272 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
1040 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
2151 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
16.6 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Camp Creek Parkway, Airport Domestic
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto GA 6 East: Atlanta Airport
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Camp Creek Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Camp Creek Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
635 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Harvard Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and College Park. Straight-line distance: 21.46 mi (34.54 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 College Park
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
| Population | 15,199 |
| Coordinates | 33.6534400, -84.4493700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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