How far is Marietta, GA from Lilburn, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Lilburn, GA is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.97 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.73 mi
38.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.73 mi
Kilometers
38.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.62 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Marietta
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Lilburn
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 85

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Tucker

    93 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Rockbridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rockbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street Northwest

    89 m · 13 sec · Church Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 42%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 11%
Rockbridge Road
2.3 mi · 8%
Roswell Street
1.64 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
1.5 mi · 5%
I 85 North
1.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 21m from Marietta
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Lilburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Marietta and 14.5 miles from Lilburn.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Lilburn.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Lilburn. Straight-line distance: 23.73 mi (38.19 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Lilburn

#2 Lilburn

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population13,055
Coordinates33.8901000, -84.1429700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Lilburn (-84.14297, 33.8901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.08
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.04 $8.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.52 $9.04
Premium $4.78 $4.87 $9.75
Diesel $5.62 $5.74 $11.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Lilburn. The current time is 02:41:45.

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.