How far is Lula, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Lula, GA to Marietta, GA is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
72.33 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.78 mi
94.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.41 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lula
2026-04-23T02:58
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lula
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
Suwanee
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Lula
36.5 mi
00h 40m
To Marietta
35.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Cornelia Highway

    1054 ft · 22 sec · Old Cornelia Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    29 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lula Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lula Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cornelia Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lula 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
40.7 mi · 56%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 17%
Cornelia Highway
7.85 mi · 11%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 7%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 3%
Lula Road
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suwanee
00h 40m from Lula
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lula and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Lula and 35.9 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lula and Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Suwanee

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

90 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lula and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.6 km).

Lula

#1 Lula

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,016
Coordinates34.3876000, -83.6662900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.666517, 34.38788)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lula and Marietta. The current time is 02:58:23.

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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.