Origin
Windrush, GA
Evening in Windrush on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windrush, GA to Marietta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
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.
Windrush, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
This short 10.9-mile drive from Windrush, GA to Marietta, GA is easily manageable in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes Roswell Road, North Marietta Parkway, and Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this journey is budget-friendly. Since it's a brief trip within the Southeast region, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for a flexible schedule. You'll find this drive to be a straightforward connection between two points in Georgia.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 31% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on Roswell Road, meaning you'll likely navigate through some local traffic and intersections. As you progress, the road character will shift between faster sections and more urban or suburban segments. This isn't a purely highway cruise, nor is it a winding country road; it's a blend that reflects its connection between communities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roswell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lassiter Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lassiter Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Johnson Ferry Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Pine Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lassiter Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lassiter Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Pine Road Northeast
Turn left onto Pine Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 120 / Roswell Road
Turn right onto GA 120 / Roswell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pine Road Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Providence Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lassiter Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GA 120 Alternate | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windrush, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Windrose Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Windrose Drive Northeast
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lassiter Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lassiter Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Sewell Mill Road Northeast
339 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sewell Mill Road Northeast
5
Turn left onto Pine Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto Providence Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Road Northeast
7
Turn right onto GA 120
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 120 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on GA 120 ALT
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Evening in Marietta on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
4 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 Windrush, GA to Marietta, GA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roswell Road, North Marietta Parkway, Johnson Ferry Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Windrush, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lassiter Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Johnson Ferry Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Pine Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Windrush, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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