How far is Oakwood, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Marietta, GA is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
54.46 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.56 mi
68.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.56 mi
Kilometers
68.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.64 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Marietta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
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
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Oakwood
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To Marietta
27.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Street

    2139 ft · 59 sec · Allen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plainview Road

    1864 ft · 55 sec · Plainview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thurmond Tanner Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Thurmond Tanner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

    889 ft · 29 sec · H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
29.8 mi · 55%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 22%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 9%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 3%
Thurmond Tanner Road
1.26 mi · 2%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 31m from Oakwood
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakwood and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Oakwood and 27.3 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norcross, 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 Norcross.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.5 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

Population4,305
Coordinates34.2276000, -83.8843500
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Street (-83.884357, 34.227595)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.21
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.61 $15.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.78 $9.17 $18.35
Diesel $5.62 $10.80 $21.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Marietta. The current time is 20:43:13.

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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.