Origin
Grantville, GA
Evening in Grantville on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantville, GA to Marietta, GA
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantville, GA
Tanhauser Vázquez R.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Grantville to Marietta covers 64.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Southeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-85, the Atlanta Bypass, and the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an affordable way to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, the route offers a straightforward connection between these two Georgia locations.
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
32.3 miles from Grantville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from suburban corridors to the heavier traffic patterns near the city. About 56% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-85, where you will cover 32.8 miles of road. As you move from the quieter stretches toward the Atlanta Bypass, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the transition onto the Perimeter. Overall, the road offers a functional blend of high-speed interstate travel and local highway driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 32.8 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 35.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 64.6 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 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
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 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...
8
35.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, 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 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
8
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
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 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
8
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, I 285 East: 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, I 285 East: Marietta, Chatta...
8
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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 slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Towns Along This Route
Between Grantville, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta International Airport
35.2 mi in
|
~39m
Chattanooga
35.6 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 29 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lone Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantville, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Lone Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lone Oak Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; GA 14
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
5
Merge onto I 85
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 85
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 285
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 17 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning around peak Atlanta traffic is always a smart move. You will not need to budget for formal stops since the trip is short enough to drive in one go, but keeping $10 set aside for fuel ensures you are covered for the round trip. Since there are zero official stops required, you can easily adapt your schedule to suit your personal preferences. A concrete tip for this specific route is to monitor the Atlanta Bypass traffic reports before you leave Grantville to determine if you need to adjust your timing for a smoother merge.
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 32.3 miles from Grantville, GA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 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 64.6 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 36m 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 3m
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 Grantville, 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 Grantville, GA
This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grantville, 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 32.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Grantville, GA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Grantville, 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
$10.34 one way
$20.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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 17m 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 Grantville, GA to Marietta, GA covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Grantville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.34 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 15 significant decision points across 64.6 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 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grantville, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
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