Origin
Cumming, GA
Late night in Cumming on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumming, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Cumming to Marietta, you are looking at a straightforward 33.5-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of the Turner McDonald Parkway, Roswell Road, and the North Marietta Parkway. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical excursion for commuters or casual travelers alike. Since both cities are located within Georgia, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.8 miles from Cumming, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 33.5-mile route offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed commuting and local navigation. About 56% of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a balance of efficiency and local accessibility. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Turner McDonald Parkway, which covers 15.3 miles of the total distance. As you move from the parkway onto Roswell Road and eventually the North Marietta Parkway, the road's personality shifts from a fast-paced arterial flow to a more typical suburban driving environment.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Courthouse Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,221 ft
924 ft
Total Climb
471 ft
Total Descent
556 ft
Highest Point
1,221 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Courthouse Square | — | — |
| Castleberry Road | — | — |
| Bank Avenue | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Boulevard | — | — |
| Buford Highway | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | — | — |
| GA 140 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Courthouse Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumming, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto West Courthouse Square
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Courthouse Square
3
Continue on Castleberry Road
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Castleberry Road
4
Turn left onto Bank Avenue
420 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bank Avenue
5
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
6
Continue on Buford Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Buford Highway
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 19 South, GA 400 South
8
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
10
Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell
282 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 140 West: Roswell
11
Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
12
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Norcross Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
15
Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
16
Continue on North Atlanta Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
17
Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
18
Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
19
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
20
Continue on North Marietta Parkway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
21
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to avoid peak congestion. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a 52-minute drive, you can easily complete the journey in one push without needing to factor in rest breaks. Keep your fuel costs low by filling up before you depart, as the $5 estimated expense is quite manageable for most vehicles. To ensure a smooth experience, pay close attention to the transition points between the major parkways, as traffic density can fluctuate significantly when moving between these primary roads.
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 16.8 miles from Cumming, GA, or about 26m into the drive.
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 33.5 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cumming, GA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cumming, GA
This is one driving day of about 33.5 miles and 52m.
At 33.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Cumming, GA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Cumming, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marietta, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Marietta, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Marietta on Thursday
Local time
12:22 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
22 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
52m 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 Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Courthouse Square, Castleberry Road, Bank Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Cumming, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 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.
The drive from Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cumming, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 924 ft to 1,221 ft elevation with about 471 ft of total climbing.
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