How far is East Ellijay, GA from Marion, GA?

The driving distance from East Ellijay, GA to Marion, GA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.06 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.06 mi
Kilometers
25.85 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in East Ellijay
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ellijay
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Ellijay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ellijay
GA

City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America

From East Ellijay
8 mi
00h 16m
To Marion
8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Ellijay and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Ellijay and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Street

    26 m · 5 sec · Laurel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    837 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 52 East

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Highway 52 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Big Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Big Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Holt Bridge Road

    1682 ft · 1 min · Holt Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roy Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Roy Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parker Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Parker Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tickanetly Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Tickanetly Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Bucktown Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Old Bucktown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Buford Weaver Road

    2626 ft · 2 min · Buford Weaver Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buford Weaver Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ellijay and Marion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roy Road
5.53 mi · 34%
Highway 52 East
5.3 mi · 33%
Big Creek Road
1.75 mi · 11%
Tickanetly Road
0.97 mi · 6%
Old Bucktown Road
0.84 mi · 5%
Parker Drive
0.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Roy Road

Turn left onto Roy Road

5.53 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellijay
00h 16m from East Ellijay
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Ellijay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Ellijay to Marion?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellijay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from East Ellijay and 8 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Ellijay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Ellijay

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellijay, 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 Ellijay.

RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

100 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

106 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Ellijay and Marion. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Ellijay

Human settlement in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America

Population570
Coordinates34.6839700, -84.4727000
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Marion

Marion is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6359200, -84.2596400
Altitude591
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ellijay (-84.4727, 34.68397)
End: Marion (-84.25964, 34.63592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Ellijay and Marion. The current time is 07:54:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.