How far is Marietta, GA from Thomaston, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Thomaston, GA is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Thomaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Thomaston.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on South Park Square
105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on Roswell Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2479 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
2327 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Tara Boulevard
16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
19 mi · 29 min · Fayetteville Street
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Turn left onto West Gordon Street
91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
92 m · 15 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Thomaston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fayetteville Street
Continue on Fayetteville Street
19 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Thomaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Thomaston?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Lovejoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Marietta and 41.6 miles from Thomaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Thomaston.
Stop Ideas Near Lovejoy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovejoy.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 74.66 mi (120.16 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 Thomaston
City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,770 |
| Coordinates | 32.8881900, -84.3265900 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomaston (-84.32659, 32.88819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
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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