How far is Marietta, GA from Fitzgerald, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
201.47 mi
03h 54m
Flight
171.97 mi
276.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.97 mi
Kilometers
276.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.47 mi
Kilometers
324.23 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzgerald
Sun, Apr 26, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sun, Apr 26, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-26T10:37
Arrive Fitzgerald
Sun, Apr 26, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:12 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Marietta
100.8 mi
01h 57m
To Fitzgerald
100.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald

    1248 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · East Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
73.8 mi · 37%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Sylvester Road
18.8 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

73.8 mi · 01h 19m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 57m from Marietta
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitzgerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Marietta and 100.6 miles from Fitzgerald.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitzgerald.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Fitzgerald. Straight-line distance: 171.97 mi (276.76 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.33
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.16 $56.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.49 $62.98
Premium $4.78 $33.97 $67.94
Diesel $5.62 $39.99 $79.97

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Fitzgerald. The current time is 10:37:35.

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.