How far is Marietta, GA from Fair Oaks, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.81 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.51 mi
4.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.51 mi
Kilometers
4.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.81 mi
Kilometers
4.53 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Fri, Oct 16, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Fair Oaks
1.4 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Fair Oaks.

  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 left to continue on Waverly Way Southeast

    108 m · 14 sec · Waverly Way Southeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Atlanta Street Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Atlanta Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Austell Road Southeast

    725 ft · 19 sec · Austell Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Joyner Avenue

    1745 ft · 60 sec · Joyner Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
321.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 39%
Atlanta Street Southeast
1 mi · 36%
Joyner Avenue
0.33 mi · 12%
Austell Road Southeast
0.14 mi · 5%
Powder Springs Street Southeast
0.14 mi · 5%
Waverly Way Southeast
0.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Road Southeast

Continue on Atlanta Road Southeast

1.1 mi · 00h 02m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 03m from Marietta
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Fair Oaks?

The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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 1.4 miles from Marietta and 1.4 miles from Fair Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

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.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

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 Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 2.51 mi (4.04 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9164900, -84.5446500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Fair Oaks (-84.54465, 33.91649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.38
Round trip
$0.76
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.38 $0.76
Mid-grade $4.27 $0.43 $0.85
Premium $4.70 $0.47 $0.94
Diesel $5.75 $0.57 $1.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Fair Oaks. The current time is 07:41:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.