Origin
Marietta, GA
Afternoon in Marietta on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Marietta, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA covers 12.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dallas Highway, Whitlock Avenue, Mars Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Dallas Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Whitlock Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Whitlock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (GA 120 / Dallas Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Mars Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Whitlock Avenue
Turn right onto Whitlock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 120 / Dallas Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 120 / Dallas Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Mars Hill Road
Turn right onto Mars Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Due West Road Northwest
Turn left onto Due West Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Teague Drive
Turn left onto Teague Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Whitlock Avenue | 3 mi | 6m |
| Mars Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Due West Road Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Teague Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Stonehaven Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas Highway
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Red Rock Hills, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
117 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Park Square
2
Turn right onto Whitlock Avenue
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitlock Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on GA 120
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dallas Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 120
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Dallas Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto Mars Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mars Hill Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Due West Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Due West Road Northwest
7
Turn left onto Teague Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Teague Drive
8
Turn left onto Stonehaven Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonehaven Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Stonehaven Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Red Rock Hills, GA
Afternoon in Red Rock Hills on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
37 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
23m 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 Red Rock Hills, GA covers 12.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas Highway, Whitlock Avenue, Mars Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $2.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Whitlock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (GA 120 / Dallas Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Mars Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Marietta, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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