How far is Marietta, GA from Douglasville, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Douglasville, GA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
22.61 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.94 mi
28.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.94 mi
Kilometers
28.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.38 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglasville
Sun, May 31, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sun, May 31, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-31T01:32
Arrive Douglasville
Sun, May 31, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Austell
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To Douglasville
11.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Douglasville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Douglasville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 5 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast

    715 ft · 20 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast

    27 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Waverly Way

    87 m · 16 sec · Waverly Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1003 ft · 27 sec · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Powder Springs Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest

    1757 ft · 45 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sandtown Road Southwest

    21 m · 2 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sandtown Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Austell Road Southwest

    8 mi · 14 min · Austell Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Maxham Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Maxham Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Thornton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Thornton Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fairburn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fairburn Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fairburn Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fairburn Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2010 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austell Road Southwest
7.97 mi · 35%
Tom Murphy Freeway
6.02 mi · 27%
Maxham Road
1.93 mi · 9%
Fairburn Road
1.55 mi · 7%
Sandtown Road Southwest
1.47 mi · 7%
Thornton Road
1.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Austell Road Southwest

Turn slight right onto Austell Road Southwest

7.97 mi · 00h 14m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austell
00h 18m from Marietta
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Douglasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Douglasville?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Austell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Marietta and 11.3 miles from Douglasville.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Douglasville.

Stop Ideas Near Austell

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 Austell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 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 14.5 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 Austell.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Douglasville. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Douglasville

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

Population34,036
Coordinates33.7515000, -84.7477100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Douglasville (-84.74771, 33.7515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Douglasville. The current time is 01:32:34.

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.