How far is Thomaston, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Marietta, GA is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
84.57 mi
01h 52m
Flight
74.66 mi
120.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.57 mi
Kilometers
136.1 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
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
Lovejoy
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Thomaston
42.3 mi
00h 56m
To Marietta
42.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Thomaston and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 24%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 18%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 18%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 8%
Griffin Street
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Church Street

Merge slight left onto North Church Street

14.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovejoy
00h 56m from Thomaston
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thomaston and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Lovejoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Thomaston and 42.3 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomaston and Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Lovejoy

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

104 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 74.66 mi (120.16 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.326586, 32.887999)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.69
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.84 $23.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.24 $26.49
Premium $4.78 $14.29 $28.57
Diesel $5.62 $16.82 $33.63

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 Thomaston and Marietta. The current time is 00:18:46.

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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.