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Trip from Marietta, GA to Stockbridge, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

town in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Stockbridge, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marietta, GA to Stockbridge, GA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 55m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 40.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Horace E Tate Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 14.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Horace E Tate Freeway. 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 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Park Square

Continue onto South Park Square

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
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
6
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.
8
37.4 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward GA 138: Jonesboro, Stockbridge

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 228 Toward GA 138: Jonesboro, Stockbridge
9
37.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 138 East: Stockbridge, Yule Forest, Pumpkin Patch

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward GA 138 East: Stockbridge, Yule Forest, P...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Marietta, GA and Stockbridge, GA, road signs point toward Yule Forest and Pumpkin Patch.

Yule Forest

37.7 mi in | ~49m

Pumpkin Patch

37.7 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 14.1 mi 16m
Horace E Tate Freeway 7.3 mi 8m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 5.2 mi 5m
Downtown Connector 5 mi 6m
James Wendell George Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
Roswell Street 1.7 mi 3m
North Henry Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Lake Spivey Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 14.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Stockbridge, 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

5.2 mi · 5 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 75

7.3 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

14 mi · 16 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 228 Toward GA 138: Jonesboro, Stockbridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

124 ft · 3 sec
Toward GA 138 East: Stockbridge, Yule Forest, Pumpkin Patch Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto GA 138

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Spivey Parkway
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 23; GA 42; GA 138

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Henry Boulevard
16

Arrive at destination

US 23; GA 42; GA 138

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.4 mi from Marietta, GA · 28m into the drive

capital city of Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

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

Morrow, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atlanta, GA

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 Stockbridge, GA

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

$6.38 one way

$12.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.98 $13.95
premium $4.70 $7.55 $15.10
diesel $5.61 $9.01 $18.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marietta, GA

Evening in Marietta on Friday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stockbridge, GA

Evening in Stockbridge on Friday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

22 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

55m 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 Stockbridge, GA covers 40.8 miles and takes about 55m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 $6.38 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 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Marietta, GA and Stockbridge, GA, road signs point toward Yule Forest and Pumpkin Patch.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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