How far is Marietta, GA from Forsyth, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Forsyth, GA is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.47 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.58 mi
116.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.58 mi
Kilometers
116.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.47 mi
Kilometers
127.89 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forsyth
Wed, May 13, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, May 14, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-13T22:07
Arrive Forsyth
Wed, May 13, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Marietta
39.8 mi
00h 47m
To Forsyth
39.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lee Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · North Lee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
57.5 mi · 72%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 6%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Cobb Parkway South
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

55.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 47m from Marietta
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forsyth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Marietta and 39.7 miles from Forsyth.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 72.58 mi (116.81 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 Forsyth

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

Population4,312
Coordinates33.0343000, -83.9382400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Forsyth (-83.93824, 33.0343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.78 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $5.62 $15.75 $31.49

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Forsyth. The current time is 22:07:33.

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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.