How far is Marietta, GA from Morrow, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Morrow, GA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.56 mi
01h 28m
Flight
59.93 mi
96.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.56 mi
Kilometers
113.56 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrow
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Wed, May 13, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-12T22:00
Arrive Morrow
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
35.3 mi
00h 44m
To Morrow
35.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    30.2 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello

    1559 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 142

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
30.2 mi · 43%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 14%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 10%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 7%
State Route 142
4.15 mi · 6%
State Route 11
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

30.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 44m from Marietta
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Morrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Marietta and 35.3 miles from Morrow.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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 Lithonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.4 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 14.4 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
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Lithonia
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 59.93 mi (96.44 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Morrow (-83.65656, 33.50512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Morrow. The current time is 22:00:04.

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.