How far is Marietta, GA from Jackson, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Jackson, GA is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Jackson.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on South Park Square
105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2479 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 3rd Street
46 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street
2536 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Jackson?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Marietta and 32.8 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Morrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 56.53 mi (90.98 km).
#1 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.96602, 33.29457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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