How far is Marietta, GA from Rockmart, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Rockmart, GA is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
33.58 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.38 mi
45.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.58 mi
Kilometers
54.04 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockmart
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Rockmart
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Dallas
GA

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Rockmart
16.8 mi
00h 24m

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 S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 7 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whitlock Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cartersville Road

    124 m · 10 sec · Cartersville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Goodyear Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodyear Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas Highway
7.42 mi · 22%
Nathan Dean Parkway
7.1 mi · 21%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 18%
Rockmart Highway
4.25 mi · 13%
Whitlock Avenue
3.02 mi · 9%
Charles Hardy Parkway
2.96 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Dallas Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

7.21 mi · 00h 11m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 24m from Marietta
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Rockmart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Marietta and 16.8 miles from Rockmart.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dallas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

44 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

97 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Rockmart. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.68 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Rockmart

City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,492
Coordinates34.0026000, -85.0416100
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Rockmart (-85.04161, 34.0026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.78 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.62 $6.69 $13.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Rockmart. The current time is 04:26:20.

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.