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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
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 Powder Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Powder Springs.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 5 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast
715 ft · 20 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast
27 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Waverly Way
87 m · 16 sec · Waverly Way
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1003 ft · 27 sec · South Marietta Parkway
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest
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Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest
10 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest
5.3 mi · 9 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Powder Springs Road
1998 ft · 44 sec · Powder Springs Road
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Continue on Marietta Street
1 km · 1 min · Marietta Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.12 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 Powder Springs
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,801 |
| Coordinates | 33.8595500, -84.6838200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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