How far is Redan, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Redan, GA to Marietta, GA is about 39.6 miles (63.7 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 46m 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
39.56 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
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.67 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 Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Redan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redan
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM 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
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redan
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 Redan
19.1 mi
00h 26m
To Marietta
20.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Deshon Road

    67 m · 8 sec · South Deshon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto SR 8 CONN

    1.2 km · 1 min · SR 8 CONN

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 78 West, GA 410 West: Atlanta

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 29: Greenville, Chattanooga, Lawrenceville Highway

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2996 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

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

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.2 mi · 44%
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
4.96 mi · 13%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 12%
Stone Mountain Freeway
2.52 mi · 6%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 5%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 26m from Redan
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redan 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 Redan to Marietta?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 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 19.1 miles from Redan and 20.4 miles from Marietta.

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 11.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Redan and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).

Redan

#1 Redan

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

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: South Deshon Road (-84.131556, 33.745365)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.78 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.62 $7.82 $15.63

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 Redan and Marietta. The current time is 22:49:21.

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.