How far is Union City, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Union City, GA to Marietta, GA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
33.3 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.3 mi
Kilometers
53.59 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Fri, May 29, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Fri, May 29, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-29T19:36
Arrive Marietta
Fri, May 29, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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 Union City
16.9 mi
00h 21m
To Marietta
16.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on Bantry Circle

    81 m · 19 sec · Bantry Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Limerick Drive

    539 ft · 30 sec · Limerick Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · Kilkenny Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Flat Shoals Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Atlanta

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

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

    1673 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

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

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 56%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 14%
I 85 North
2.18 mi · 7%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 6%
Flat Shoals Road
1.82 mi · 5%
I 75 North
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mableton
00h 21m from Union City
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Marietta?

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 16.9 miles from Union City and 16.4 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 6.5 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 6.5 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9.4 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 Union City and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.65 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Population22,399
Coordinates33.5870600, -84.5424300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Bantry Circle (-84.542437, 33.586794)
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 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
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
4.45 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Marietta. The current time is 19:36:24.

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.