How far is Riverdale, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Riverdale, GA to Marietta, GA is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
32.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.87 mi
Kilometers
52.9 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Riverdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverdale
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Marietta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverdale
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
Mableton
GA

Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia

From Riverdale
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To Marietta
15.2 mi
00h 20m

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 Riverdale and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    591 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Riverdale Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Riverdale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22 mi · 25 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

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

    1673 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverdale 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22 mi · 67%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 14%
Riverdale Road
2.51 mi · 8%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 6%
Church Street
1.53 mi · 5%
I 75 North
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

22 mi · 00h 25m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mableton
00h 20m from Riverdale
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverdale 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 Riverdale to Marietta?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Riverdale and 15.2 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mableton

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 Mableton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.3 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 6.3 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

18 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).

Riverdale

#1 Riverdale

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population15,516
Coordinates33.5726100, -84.4132600
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.413244, 33.572716)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.78 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.62 $6.52 $13.05

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 Riverdale and Marietta. The current time is 22:50:54.

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.