Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
64.8 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Mikhail Nilov
The drive from Grantville, GA to Marietta, GA covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lone Oak Street, I 85 North, I 285 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
32.4 miles from Grantville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 64.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Grantville, GA and Marietta, GA.
Start on Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on Lone Oak Street
Turn left
Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
Turn left onto Church Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 64.8 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Grantville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 64.8 miles and 1h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Grantville, GA · 34m 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.
A short stop after about 64.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Grantville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.11 one way
$20.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $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: 22.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Grantville on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Marietta on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
32 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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