What day trips can I take from Marietta?

Good day trips from Marietta (roughly under 100 miles) include Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Alpharetta — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Marietta?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Marietta, consider Columbus, Warner Robins — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Marietta to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Marietta

Cities near Marietta, Georgia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Atlanta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Marietta, Georgia is Smyrna, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Smyrna	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Sandy Springs	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Atlanta	17 mi / 27 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Alpharetta	17 mi / 27 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Stonecrest	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Athens	67 mi / 108 km	2 hr	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
East Chattanooga	87 mi / 139 km	2 hr 1 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Macon	93 mi / 150 km	2 hr 10 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Columbus	106 mi / 171 km	2 hr 28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Warner Robins	107 mi / 172 km	2 hr 29 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Marietta

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Stonecrest. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Marietta

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Columbus, Warner Robins. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Marietta include Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Stonecrest. The closest is Smyrna, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Marietta

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