How far is Marietta, GA from Milton, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Milton, GA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
22.62 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.91 mi
30.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.91 mi
Kilometers
30.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.62 mi
Kilometers
36.4 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T10:08
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Roswell
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Marietta
11.3 mi
00h 22m
To Milton
11.3 mi
00h 22m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 14 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Square

    102 m · 11 sec · East Park Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Cherokee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Canton Road Northeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Canton Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sandy Plains Road Northeast

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Sandy Plains Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Woodstock Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hardscrabble Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hardscrabble Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardscrabble Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Hardscrabble Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Hardscrabble Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hardscrabble Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crabapple Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crabapple Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crabapple Road

    32 m · 4 sec · Crabapple Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Crabapple Road

    1547 ft · 40 sec · Crabapple Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mayfield Road

    1026 ft · 25 sec · Mayfield Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayfield Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Mayfield Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mayfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mayfield Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bethany Road

    49 m · 4 sec · Bethany Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bethany Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bethany Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hagood Road

    2651 ft · 1 min · Hagood Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Redd Road

    2198 ft · 1 min · Redd Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Thompson Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Scotlandwell Place

    2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotlandwell Place

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandy Plains Road Northeast
8.13 mi · 36%
Canton Road Northeast
2.41 mi · 11%
Hardscrabble Road
2.34 mi · 10%
Bethany Road
2.03 mi · 9%
Woodstock Road
1.73 mi · 8%
Crabapple Road
1.71 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Sandy Plains Road Northeast

Turn right onto Sandy Plains Road Northeast

8.13 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
00h 22m from Marietta
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Marietta and 11.3 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roswell

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 Roswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

57 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

113 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Milton. Straight-line distance: 18.91 mi (30.43 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Milton

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population40,037
Coordinates34.1321600, -84.3006700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Milton (-84.30067, 34.13216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

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 Milton. The current time is 10:08:15.

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.