Origin
Marietta, GA
Afternoon in Marietta on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Buford, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buford, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 44.7-mile drive from Marietta, GA, to Buford, GA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 58 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this journey, with no highway segments. Expect a budget of around $7 for fuel. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a simple interstate cruise. Given its short duration and local road focus, it’s perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. This journey stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Georgia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 85 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| Lanier Parkway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Lee Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 85
— 15.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Buford, 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 right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
525 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
14
Merge onto I 85
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
15
Continue on I 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto GA 20
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Buford Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto South Lee Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lee Street
21
Turn right onto GA 13
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Buford Highway Northeast
22
Turn left onto Garnett Street
460 ft
·
14 sec
·
Garnett Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right
292 ft
·
10 sec
24
Continue on South Harris Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harris Street
25
Turn right
26 ft
·
1 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Marietta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Roa...
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 985 / Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
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 4
Toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Buford, GA
Afternoon in Buford on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the full 44.7 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and communities, likely experiencing traffic lights and intersections regularly. The longest uninterrupted stretch without a turn isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction. You’ll primarily be on roads like South Park Square and Roswell Street, transitioning to Cobb Parkway South. This is a hands-on driving experience, keeping you actively involved with the road ahead.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Interstate Highway 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 6.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 44.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Buford, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Cumming.
Tampa
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Greenville
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Augusta
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
Cumming
41.6 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Interstate Highway 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Buford, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buford, GA before heading back.
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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