How far is Marietta, GA from Lithia Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Lithia Springs, GA is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Lithia Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Lithia Springs.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 5 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast
715 ft · 20 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast
27 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Waverly Way
87 m · 16 sec · Waverly Way
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1003 ft · 27 sec · South Marietta Parkway
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1757 ft · 46 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sandtown Road Southwest
21 m · 2 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Austell Road Southwest
8 mi · 14 min · Austell Road Southwest
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Turn slight right
662 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
924 ft · 20 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Lithia Springs.
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.
Austell Road Southwest
Turn slight right onto Austell Road Southwest
8.03 mi · 00h 14m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Lithia Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Lithia Springs?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Marietta and 7.1 miles from Lithia Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Lithia Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Mableton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Lithia Springs. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.38 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 Lithia Springs
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
| Population | 15,491 |
| Coordinates | 33.7940000, -84.6604900 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lithia Springs (-84.66049, 33.794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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