How far is Snellville, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Snellville, GA to Marietta, GA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
40.96 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.1 mi
50.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.1 mi
Kilometers
50.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.96 mi
Kilometers
65.92 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snellville
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snellville
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 Snellville
20.7 mi
00h 25m
To Marietta
20.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Highway

    27 m · 4 sec · Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    75 m · 14 sec · Scenic Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    48 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rawlins Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Rawlins Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 78 West, GA 10 West: Stone Mountain

    969 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on Stone Mountain Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Stone Mountain Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

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

    160 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

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

    2996 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

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

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snellville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.2 mi · 42%
Stone Mountain Freeway
8.19 mi · 20%
Stone Mountain Highway
4.88 mi · 12%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 12%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 5%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 3%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 25m from Snellville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snellville and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 20.7 miles from Snellville and 20.3 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snellville and 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 12.5 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 12.5 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 12.5 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 Snellville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).

Snellville

#1 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Pate Street (-84.019715, 33.857348)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.78 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $5.62 $8.15 $16.31

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 Snellville and Marietta. The current time is 02:50:44.

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.