Origin
Acworth, GA
Afternoon in Acworth on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Acworth, GA to Marietta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Acworth, GA
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Trip Overview
Acworth to Marietta is 14.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. It’s a quick hop that’s mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a brief journey. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points efficiently without much fuss. It's a good candidate for a same-day trip, allowing you to easily return or continue elsewhere.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 69% of the route utilizing major roads like I 75. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 9.3 miles on I 75. While it's primarily a highway-focused profile, the route does incorporate local roads like Church Street Northwest and Cowan Road, offering a brief change of scenery before returning to faster speeds. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience for the majority of this short distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Church Street Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GA 5
Take the exit onto GA 5 toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267B
Toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Church Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Church Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Acworth, GA to Marietta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
12.4 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Church Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Cowan Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| GA 5 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Canton Road Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cherokee Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acworth, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Road
3
Continue on GA 92
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cherokee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto GA 5
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
GA 5
Exit 267B
Toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Canton Road Connector
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Canton Road Connector
9
Continue on Church Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marietta, GA
Afternoon in Marietta on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Acworth, GA to Marietta, GA covers 14.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Church Street Northwest, Cowan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Acworth, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Acworth, GA to Marietta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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