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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.24 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.68 mi
65.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.68 mi
Kilometers
65.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dawsonville
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Tue, May 5, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-05T05:13
Arrive Dawsonville
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ball Ground
GA

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
28.6 mi
00h 37m
To Dawsonville
28.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on A P D Highway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on APD Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · APD Highway

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Worley Crossroads

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Worley Crossroads

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2508 ft · 39 sec · Canton Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    116 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 53 West

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 53 West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 53 West

    12 m · 2 sec · Highway 53 West

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 53 West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 53 West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 42%
Highway 53 West
16.5 mi · 29%
A P D Highway
6.67 mi · 12%
Worley Crossroads
1.73 mi · 3%
Cherokee Street
1.25 mi · 2%
APD Highway
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball Ground
00h 37m from Marietta
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ball Ground, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ball Ground.

RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

60 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

99 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Dawsonville. Straight-line distance: 40.68 mi (65.47 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Dawsonville

City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,465
Coordinates34.4212100, -84.1190800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Dawsonville (-84.11908, 34.42121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.00
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Dawsonville. The current time is 05:13:09.

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.