How far is Stone Mountain, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Stone Mountain, GA to Marietta, GA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
33.37 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.96 mi
38.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.7 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Stone Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stone Mountain
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stone Mountain
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
Dunwoody
GA

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

From Stone Mountain
16.3 mi
00h 19m
To Marietta
17 mi
00h 19m

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 W
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 Stone Mountain and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mountain Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1298 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 8 CONN

    1.2 km · 1 min · SR 8 CONN

  5. 5

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

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

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

    160 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

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

    2996 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

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

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stone Mountain 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.2 mi · 52%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 14%
Stone Mountain Freeway
2.52 mi · 8%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 6%
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.78 mi · 5%
I 75 North
1.21 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 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunwoody
00h 19m from Stone Mountain
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stone Mountain and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stone Mountain to Marietta?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Stone Mountain and 17 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stone Mountain and Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody

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 Dunwoody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.3 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 12.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 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 Dunwoody.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 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 Stone Mountain and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 23.96 mi (38.56 km).

Stone Mountain

#1 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mountain Street (-84.170201, 33.808168)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.23 $10.45
Premium $4.78 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.62 $6.64 $13.27

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 Stone Mountain and Marietta. The current time is 01:08:22.

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.