How far is Marietta, GA from Redan, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Redan, GA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
36.65 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.95 mi
44.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.95 mi
Kilometers
44.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.98 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Redan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Redan
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.3 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates

    2840 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    743 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Camp Road

    748 ft · 24 sec · Camp Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Camp Road

    1870 ft · 1 min · Camp Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kensington Road

    1 km · 2 min · Kensington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Holcombe Road

    929 ft · 33 sec · Holcombe Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Redan Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Redan Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Deshon Road

    67 m · 6 sec · South Deshon Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Deshon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.3 mi · 56%
Redan Road
5.58 mi · 15%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 9%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 5%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 2%
Cobb Parkway South
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 26m from Marietta
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Redan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Marietta and 18.3 miles from Redan.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Redan.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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 Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.9 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 12.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Redan. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Redan

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Redan (-84.13158, 33.74538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $4.78 $6.16 $12.33
Diesel $5.62 $7.25 $14.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Redan. The current time is 00:34:56.

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.