How far is Marietta, GA from Fairburn, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Fairburn, GA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.94 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.7 mi
42.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.7 mi
Kilometers
42.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.94 mi
Kilometers
54.62 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Fairburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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

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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Marietta
17 mi
00h 23m
To Fairburn
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2479 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    1040 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    2151 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Road

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Highway

    18 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    60 m · 11 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.1 mi · 53%
Roosevelt Highway
5.93 mi · 17%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 9%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 5%
Washington Road
1.13 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

18.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 23m from Marietta
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Fairburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Marietta and 17 miles from Fairburn.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Fairburn.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 6 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 8.1 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 Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Fairburn. Straight-line distance: 26.7 mi (42.97 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Fairburn

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population17,136
Coordinates33.5670600, -84.5810400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Fairburn (-84.58104, 33.56706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.51
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.75 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.78 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $5.62 $6.75 $13.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Fairburn. The current time is 09:10:55.

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.