Origin
Marietta, GA
Evening in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Fayetteville, GA
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
The drive from Marietta, GA to Fayetteville, GA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Old National Highway, West Fayetteville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 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
20.4 miles from Marietta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 40.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,124 ft
755 ft
Total Climb
538 ft
Total Descent
727 ft
Highest Point
1,124 ft
Elevation Range
369 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 40.8 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
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 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
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 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
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 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old...
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Towns Along This Route
Between Marietta, GA and Fayetteville, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Old National Highway.
Tampa
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Greenville
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Augusta
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Old National Highway
26.7 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| Old National Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Fayetteville Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Evander Holyfield Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Glynn Street North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Fayetteville, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
117 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
343 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Park Square
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 41; GA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobb Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto GA 120
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marietta Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 285
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
GA 14 Connector
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto GA 279
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old National Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on GA 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evander Holyfield Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 314
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Fayetteville Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto GA 85
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glynn Street North
21
Continue on GA 85; GA 92
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
Glynn Street North
22
Arrive at destination
GA 85; GA 92
Trip Plan
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 20.4 miles from Marietta, GA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 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 40.8 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.4 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marietta, 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.
+
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 Marietta, GA
This is one driving day of about 40.8 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marietta, 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 Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for about 18.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Marietta, GA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Marietta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fayetteville, GA
The final approach into Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Fayetteville, GA
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Marietta, GA to Fayetteville, GA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Old National Highway, West Fayetteville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Marietta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.53 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 16 significant decision points across 40.8 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Marietta, GA and Fayetteville, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Old National Highway.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 755 ft to 1,124 ft elevation with about 538 ft of total climbing.
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