How far is Marietta, GA from Powder Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.12 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.02 mi
16.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.02 mi
Kilometers
16.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.12 mi
Kilometers
17.89 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powder Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-18T19:55
Arrive Powder Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mableton
GA

Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia

From Marietta
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Powder Springs
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Powder Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 5 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast

    715 ft · 20 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast

    27 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Waverly Way

    87 m · 16 sec · Waverly Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1003 ft · 27 sec · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Powder Springs Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest

    10 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Powder Springs Road

    1998 ft · 44 sec · Powder Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Marietta Street

    1 km · 1 min · Marietta Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Powder Springs Road Southwest
7.45 mi · 67%
Powder Springs Street Southwest
2.23 mi · 20%
Marietta Street
0.64 mi · 6%
Powder Springs Road
0.38 mi · 3%
South Marietta Parkway
0.19 mi · 2%
Powder Springs Street Southeast
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Powder Springs Road Southwest

Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest

5.33 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mableton
00h 10m from Marietta
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Powder Springs?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Marietta and 5.5 miles from Powder Springs.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mableton

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 Mableton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.4 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 13.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

18 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.12 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Powder Springs

#2 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.09
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.54 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.73 $3.45
Premium $4.78 $1.86 $3.73
Diesel $5.62 $2.19 $4.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Powder Springs. The current time is 19:55:57.

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.