How far is Atlanta, GA from St. Marys, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 342.3 miles (550.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and St. Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and St. Marys.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East King Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Osborne Road
3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and St. Marys.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Marys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to St. Marys?
The road trip is about 342.3 miles (550.8 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Atlanta and 171.1 miles from St. Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.85 one way or $95.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Stillmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stillmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 266.56 mi (428.99 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Marys
City in Camden County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 17,968 |
| Coordinates | 30.7305100, -81.5464900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $47.85 | $95.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.72 | $115.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $67.94 | $135.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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