Origin
Marietta, GA
Afternoon in Marietta on Friday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Park Square, Roswell Street, Cobb Parkway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Park Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Square | — | — |
| Roswell Street | — | — |
| Cobb Parkway South | — | — |
| South Marietta Parkway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | — | — |
| Downtown Connector | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Park Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Locust Grove, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Park Square
3
Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Street
4
Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobb Parkway South
5
Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marietta Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 75 South: Atlanta
7
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
9
Continue on Downtown Connector
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
10
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
11
Keep slight left
31 mi
·
34 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
13
Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
14
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
16
Turn slight right
240 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Jackson Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Marietta, GA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Marietta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust Grove, GA
The final approach into Locust Grove, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.68 one way
$17.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Locust Grove, GA
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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
1h 10m 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 Locust Grove, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Park Square, Roswell Street, Cobb Parkway South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.68 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.
The drive from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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