How far is Marietta, GA from Fort Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Fort Valley, GA is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
122.62 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.96 mi
167.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.96 mi
Kilometers
167.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.62 mi
Kilometers
197.33 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 6:43 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Mon, Jun 1, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Fort Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 6:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
61.4 mi
01h 12m
To Fort Valley
61.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Fort Valley.

  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

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    94 m · 21 sec · West Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    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 Fort Valley.

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 55%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 13%
GA 540
11.7 mi · 10%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 6%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 5%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
01h 12m from Marietta
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Partly Sunny near Fort Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Fort Valley?

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Marietta and 61.3 miles from Fort Valley.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Partly Sunny near Fort Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Fort Valley. Straight-line distance: 103.96 mi (167.3 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Fort Valley

#2 Fort Valley

County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population8,981
Coordinates32.5537600, -83.8874100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Fort Valley (-83.88741, 32.55376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Fort Valley. The current time is 16:17:13.

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.