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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.77 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.77 mi
Kilometers
67.22 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmetto
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-12T18:05
Arrive Palmetto
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
East Point
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
20.9 mi
00h 27m
To Palmetto
20.9 mi
00h 27m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  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

    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

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City

    851 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Senoia Road

    1841 ft · 36 sec · Senoia Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fairburn Industrial Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairburn Industrial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    732 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street

    92 m · 8 sec · Southwest Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Toombs Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Toombs Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 46%
I 85 South
7.7 mi · 18%
Roosevelt Highway
5.35 mi · 13%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 8%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 4%
I 285 Bypass West
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Point
00h 27m from Marietta
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.8 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 6.8 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Point.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.59 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Palmetto

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

Population4,964
Coordinates33.5178900, -84.6696500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Palmetto. The current time is 18:05:12.

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.