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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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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
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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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
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Church Street
94 m · 21 sec · West Church Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Fort Valley. Straight-line distance: 103.96 mi (167.3 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 Fort Valley
County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,981 |
| Coordinates | 32.5537600, -83.8874100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Valley (-83.88741, 32.55376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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