How far is Marietta, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Roswell, GA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
13.82 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.84 mi
19.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.84 mi
Kilometers
19.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Marietta
6.5 mi
00h 13m
To Roswell
7.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Roswell Road

    8.7 mi · 16 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roswell Road
8.74 mi · 63%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 14%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 12%
North Atlanta Street
0.62 mi · 5%
South Park Square
0.07 mi
West Park Square
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Roswell Road

Continue on Roswell Road

8.74 mi · 00h 16m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 13m from Marietta
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Marietta and 7.3 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs

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 Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.7 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 5.5 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 11.84 mi (19.05 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.78 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $5.62 $2.76 $5.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Roswell. The current time is 19:58:10.

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.