How far is Marietta, GA from Manchester, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Manchester, GA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.08 mi
02h 00m
Flight
75.61 mi
121.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.08 mi
Kilometers
146.58 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Tue, May 5, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-05T13:04
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
45.6 mi
01h 00m
To Manchester
45.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    1040 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    2151 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 Alternate, US 29: Moreland, Greenville

    1367 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South US 29

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South US 29

  17. 17

    Turn left

    16 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Luthersville

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Talbotton Street

    1709 ft · 29 sec · North Talbotton Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Court Square

    17 m · 1 sec · North Court Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Court Square

    137 m · 8 sec · North Court Square

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Talbotton Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Talbotton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Highway

    55 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Spring Street

    1533 ft · 38 sec · Spring Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Broad Street

    121 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    51 m · 4 sec · Perry Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
27.6 mi · 30%
Roosevelt Highway
23.4 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 21%
Luthersville
5.89 mi · 6%
South US 29
3.29 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
01h 00m from Marietta
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Marietta and 45.5 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmetto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.68 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Manchester

City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,918
Coordinates32.8598500, -84.6199300
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Manchester (-84.61993, 32.85985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Manchester. The current time is 13:04:26.

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.