Trip from Marietta, GA to Jonesboro, GA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 47m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 0m

10 AM

0h 54m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 55m

5 PM

1h 0m

8 PM

0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Jonesboro, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marietta, GA to Jonesboro, GA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Horace E Tate Freeway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Marietta, GA to Jonesboro, GA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 early in the drive near South Park Square.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Park Square

Continue onto South Park Square

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South

Turn right onto US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South: Atlanta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South: Atlanta

23.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

31 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

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 235 Toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	7.6 mi	9m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.3 mi	8m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	5.2 mi	5m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m
Tara Boulevard	3.6 mi	6m
James Wendell George Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
Roswell Street	1.7 mi	3m
Cobb Parkway South	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 7.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Jonesboro, GA.

Start on West Park Square

117 ft · 11 sec · West Park Square

Continue on South Park Square

343 ft · 8 sec · South Park Square

Use the left lane.

Continue on Roswell Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 41; GA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 120

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 75 South: Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

5.2 mi · 5 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75

7.3 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Exit 235 Toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Tara Boulevard

3.6 mi · 6 min · Tara Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

485 ft · 15 sec

Continue on North Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Avenue

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto Courthouse Way

201 ft · 8 sec · Courthouse Way

Arrive at destination

Courthouse Way

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Marietta, GA · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

18 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

Morrow, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atlanta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Marietta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jonesboro, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jonesboro, 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

$5.68 one way

$11.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$6.21	$12.41
premium	$4.70	$6.72	$13.44
diesel	$5.61	$8.01	$16.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.9	$3.81	$1.74
Efficient EV	9.1	$3.18	$1.45
EV Truck/SUV	14.5	$5.08	$2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marietta, GA

Late night in Marietta on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, GA

Late night in Jonesboro on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

2 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

51m 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 Jonesboro, GA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Horace E Tate Freeway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $5.68 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

The route from Marietta, GA to Jonesboro, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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