How far is Marietta, GA from Jonesboro, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Jonesboro, GA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
Driving 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 00h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Jonesboro.
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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
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
2327 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Tara Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit left
148 m · 15 sec
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Continue on North Avenue
3005 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3058 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Courthouse Way
61 m · 9 sec · Courthouse Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Jonesboro.
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
7.65 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.2 miles from Marietta and 18.1 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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 Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.25 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 Jonesboro
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,134 |
| Coordinates | 33.5215000, -84.3538100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesboro (-84.35381, 33.5215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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