How far is Marietta, GA from Palmetto, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Palmetto, GA is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Palmetto.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on South Park Square
105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2479 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
2272 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
1040 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
2151 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Senoia Road
1841 ft · 36 sec · Senoia Road
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Turn straight onto Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left
732 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
92 m · 8 sec · Southwest Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Toombs Street
24 m · 2 sec · Toombs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toombs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Palmetto.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Marietta and 20.9 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Stop Ideas Near East Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Point.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.59 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 Palmetto
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,964 |
| Coordinates | 33.5178900, -84.6696500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
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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