How far is Marietta, GA from Dawsonville, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Dawsonville, GA is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Dawsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Dawsonville.
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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
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · APD Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Worley Crossroads
1.7 mi · 4 min · Worley Crossroads
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Turn left onto Canton Road
2508 ft · 39 sec · Canton Road
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Turn slight right
116 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Highway 53 West
13.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 53 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 53 West
12 m · 2 sec · Highway 53 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 53 West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 53 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Dawsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Dawsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Dawsonville?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Marietta and 28.6 miles from Dawsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Dawsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Dawsonville. Straight-line distance: 40.68 mi (65.47 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 Dawsonville
City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,465 |
| Coordinates | 34.4212100, -84.1190800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawsonville (-84.11908, 34.42121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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