How far is Marietta, GA from Blackshear, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Blackshear, GA is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.83 mi
05h 22m
Flight
226.86 mi
365.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.86 mi
Kilometers
365.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.83 mi
Kilometers
414.93 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackshear
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-15T14:23
Arrive Blackshear
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
129 mi
02h 41m
To Blackshear
128.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2479 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast

    34.5 mi · 51 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 26%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 26%
Blackshear Highway Southeast
34.5 mi · 13%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Plant Hatch Parkway
10.9 mi · 4%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 41m from Marietta
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Blackshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Marietta and 128.8 miles from Blackshear.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Blackshear. Straight-line distance: 226.86 mi (365.09 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Blackshear

#2 Blackshear

City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA

Population3,523
Coordinates31.3060500, -82.2420700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Blackshear (-82.24207, 31.30605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.44 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
18.2 gal · 68.88 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.30 $80.61
Premium $4.78 $43.48 $86.96
Diesel $5.62 $51.18 $102.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Blackshear. The current time is 14:23:37.

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.