Origin
Powder Springs, GA
Night in Powder Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powder Springs, GA to Marietta, GA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powder Springs, GA
Michael Hall
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a local excursion between Powder Springs and Marietta, Georgia, this straightforward 11.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 20 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a total fuel cost of only $2, this drive is extremely budget-friendly. You will primarily follow a corridor of Powder Springs Road Southwest, Powder Springs Street Southwest, and Marietta Street. Since the transit time is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single afternoon or morning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. Only 4% of your journey will take place on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7.5 miles spent on Powder Springs Road Southwest. Because the route relies on connecting local roads, the pace remains steady but requires more attention to turns than a typical highway cruise. You will find that the road maintains a consistent, localized personality from start to finish as you transition between these two Georgia communities.
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.
Powder Springs Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marietta Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marietta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (GA 360 / Powder Springs Road Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Mill Street Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Marietta Street
Depart onto Marietta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
3
6.3 mi into trip
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~11m in
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GA 360 / Powder Springs Road Southwest
Continue onto GA 360 / Powder Springs Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
11.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Mill Street Northwest
Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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West Park Square
Turn right onto West Park Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powder Springs Road Southwest | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Powder Springs Street Southwest | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Marietta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Marietta Parkway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Powder Springs Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Powder Springs Road Southwest
— 7.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Marietta Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Marietta Street
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on Powder Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Powder Springs Road
3
Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Powder Springs Road Southwest
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on GA 360
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Powder Springs Road Southwest
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on GA 360
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Powder Springs Street Southwest
Use the left / none lanes.
6
Continue on GA 5; GA 120
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Marietta Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Mill Street Northwest
8
Turn right onto West Park Square
225 ft
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6 sec
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West Park Square
9
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
Because this is such a short 20-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal rest stops since the entire trip covers just over 11 miles. However, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads means you should stay alert for navigation changes as you transition from Powder Springs Road Southwest onto Marietta Street. Since your fuel costs are minimal at roughly $2, you can easily top off your tank before leaving without impacting your budget. Use the convenience of this quick transit to your advantage by planning your arrival around local traffic patterns rather than long-distance travel fatigue.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11.3 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Powder Springs, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Powder Springs, GA
This is one driving day of about 11.3 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Powder Springs, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Powder Springs Road Southwest for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Powder Springs, GA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marietta, GA
The final approach into Marietta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marietta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
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
Marietta, GA
Night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
20m 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 Powder Springs, GA to Marietta, GA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Powder Springs Road Southwest, Powder Springs Street Southwest, Marietta Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marietta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (GA 360 / Powder Springs Road Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Mill Street Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Powder Springs, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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