How far is Marietta, GA from Flowery Branch, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
50.77 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.2 mi
63.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.7 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Flowery Branch
25.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Flowery Branch.

  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 right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Spout Springs Road

    1693 ft · 39 sec · Spout Springs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2714 ft · 54 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Snelling Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Snelling Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 31%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 24%
Lanier Parkway
11.4 mi · 23%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 6%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 3%
I 85 North
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 85

Continue on Interstate Highway 85

15.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 31m from Marietta
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Flowery Branch?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Marietta and 25.4 miles from Flowery Branch.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norcross, 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 Norcross.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Flowery Branch. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.09 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Flowery Branch

#2 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Flowery Branch (-83.92518, 34.1851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.93 $15.86
Premium $4.78 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $5.62 $10.07 $20.13

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Flowery Branch. The current time is 20:52:41.

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.