How far is Marietta, GA from Kennesaw, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cobb 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 Kennesaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Kennesaw.
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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 · 14 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on East Park Square
102 m · 11 sec · East Park Square
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Continue on Cherokee Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest
950 ft · 29 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Church Street Extension Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Church Street Extension Northeast
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Continue on Bells Ferry Road Northwest
778 ft · 21 sec · Bells Ferry Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Cobb Parkway North
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cobb Parkway North
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Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest
2249 ft · 1 min · Summers Street Northwest
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Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest
1131 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Kennesaw.
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.
Cobb Parkway North
Turn left onto Cobb Parkway North
4.08 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Kennesaw?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Marietta and 3.5 miles from Kennesaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Stop Ideas Near Acworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acworth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 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 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
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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