Origin
Avondale Estates, GA
Morning in Avondale Estates on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale Estates, 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
41m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale Estates, GA
Sami Laughlin
Trip Overview
This 26.4-mile trip from Avondale Estates to Marietta, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, taking approximately 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on roads like Horace E Tate Freeway and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, with East College Avenue also playing a role. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this drive offers a convenient way to navigate between two points within the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied but generally straightforward journey, perfect for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 34% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along the Horace E Tate Freeway, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, transitioning between freeway segments and potentially more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from steady cruising to navigating more varied traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horace E Tate Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near McLendon Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (McLendon Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (Colquitt Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
McLendon Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto McLendon Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Colquitt Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Colquitt Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Gre...
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avondale Estates, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Chattanooga.
Greenville
7.1 mi in
|
~15m
Chattanooga
9.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| East College Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Connector | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| McLendon Avenue Northeast | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Highland Avenue Northeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| College Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace E Tate Freeway
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale Estates, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Kingstone Road
93 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kingstone Road
2
Turn right onto Clarendon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarendon Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 278; GA 10
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Avondale Road
4
Continue on US 278; GA 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Rocky Ford Road Northeast
179 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rocky Ford Road Northeast
7
Continue on DeKalb Place Northeast
359 ft
·
9 sec
·
DeKalb Place Northeast
8
Continue on Howard Circle Northeast
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Howard Circle Northeast
9
Enter roundabout onto McLendon Avenue Northeast
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
McLendon Avenue Northeast
10
Continue on McLendon Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McLendon Avenue Northeast
11
Continue on Euclid Avenue Northeast
382 ft
·
14 sec
·
Euclid Avenue Northeast
12
Turn right onto Colquitt Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Colquitt Avenue Northeast
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Highland Avenue Northeast
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 75; I 85
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 75
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Marietta on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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 Avondale Estates, GA to Marietta, GA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horace E Tate Freeway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, East College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Avondale Estates, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 12 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (McLendon Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (Colquitt Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Avondale Estates, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Chattanooga.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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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