How far is Marietta, GA from Eatonton, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Eatonton, GA is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Eatonton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Eatonton.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on South Park Square
105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2479 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
3.2 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
1925 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Eatonton Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road
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Continue on Madison Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Take the exit slight left
151 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Road
2745 ft · 52 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
117 m · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Eatonton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Eatonton?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Marietta and 48 miles from Eatonton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.
Stop Ideas Near Conyers
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 Conyers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Eatonton. Straight-line distance: 79.58 mi (128.07 km).
#1 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eatonton
County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,840 |
| Coordinates | 33.3268000, -83.3885000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eatonton (-83.3885, 33.3268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
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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