How far is Cordele, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Cordele, GA to Marietta, GA is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.54 mi
02h 38m
Flight
144.46 mi
232.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.46 mi
Kilometers
232.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.54 mi
Kilometers
261.59 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sat, May 30, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Cordele
Sun, May 31, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordele
2026-05-30T20:45
Arrive Marietta
Sat, May 30, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordele
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Cordele
81.5 mi
01h 19m
To Marietta
81.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cordele and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordele and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 59 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordele and Marietta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 40%
I-75 North
55.7 mi · 34%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 14%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 4%
16th Avenue East
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 19m from Cordele
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cordele and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cordele to Marietta?

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Cordele and 81.1 miles from Marietta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cordele and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 144.46 mi (232.48 km).

Cordele

#1 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Avenue East (-83.782391, 31.963596)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.42 $50.84
Premium $4.78 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.62 $32.28 $64.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordele and Marietta. The current time is 20:45:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.