Origin
Commerce, GA
Night in Commerce on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce, GA to Marietta, GA
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce, GA
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Commerce to Marietta, you are looking at a straightforward 75.8-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize I-85, the Atlanta Bypass, and the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway to navigate between these two Georgia hubs. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, the route is economically accessible for most travelers. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight excursion. It is a practical, efficient connection that serves as a reliable link within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Commerce, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant, uninterrupted 50.1-mile stretch on I-85, which defines the bulk of the experience. The road character shifts from the initial highway cruising into the more complex navigation of the Atlanta Bypass. Expect a fast-paced environment where consistent speeds are the norm rather than the exception. While the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving, you should prepare for the typical intensity of regional interstate travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 75.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
53.7 mi into trip
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~1h in
Take the exit toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95B
Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingh...
8
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Towns Along This Route
Between Commerce, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.
Birmingham
53.7 mi in
|
~1h
Chattanooga
66.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 50.1 mi | 53m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 12 mi | 14m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Old Maysville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maysville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 50.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on State Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto US 441 Business; 98
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
3
Continue on Old Maysville Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Maysville Road
4
Continue on Old Maysville Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old Maysville Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto GA 98
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maysville Road
Use the none lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 85
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 85
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right / none lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95B
Toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 285
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 29-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic on the Atlanta Bypass is always a smart move. Since there are no mandatory stops required to complete the 75.8-mile distance, you can easily drive the entire way without a break if you prefer. Keep your fuel costs in mind by budgeting around $12 for the trip, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the major highway segments. Because the longest stretch of 50.1 miles occurs on I-85, plan your music or podcasts ahead of time to stay engaged during that primary leg. Use the lack of scheduled stops to your advantage by keeping your schedule open for whatever you find once you arrive in Marietta.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Commerce, GA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 75.8 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Commerce, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Commerce, GA
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Commerce, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Commerce, GA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 75.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Commerce, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marietta, GA
The final approach into Marietta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marietta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| premium | $4.78 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
38 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
1h 29m 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 Commerce, GA to Marietta, GA covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Commerce, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.13 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 75.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Commerce, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.
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