Origin
Toccoa, GA
Afternoon in Toccoa on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
101 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toccoa, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA covers 101 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tommy Irwin Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Lanier Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
50.5 miles from Toccoa, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 101 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tommy Irwin Parkway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornelia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lanier Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tommy Irwin Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toccoa, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on East Currahee Street
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Currahee Street
2
Turn right
6.0 mi
·
6 min
3
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6
Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
7
Continue on Lanier Parkway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lanier Parkway
8
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
9
Keep slight right
9.8 mi
·
10 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
12
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
16
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
18
Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
19
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 50.5 miles from Toccoa, GA, or about 52m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
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 Toccoa, 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 Toccoa, GA
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Toccoa, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Toccoa, GA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Toccoa, 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
$16.16 one way
$32.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Marietta on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
51 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 44m 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 Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA covers 101 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tommy Irwin Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Lanier Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Toccoa, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.16 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 Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Toccoa, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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