How far is Marietta, GA from Hephzibah, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Hephzibah, GA is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
174.96 mi
03h 20m
Flight
147.86 mi
237.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.86 mi
Kilometers
237.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.96 mi
Kilometers
281.57 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hephzibah
Tue, Jun 2, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Tue, Jun 2, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-06-02T05:05
Arrive Hephzibah
Tue, Jun 2, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
87.4 mi
01h 40m
To Hephzibah
87.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    81.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Peach Orchard Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Georgia 88

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia 88

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia 88

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 47%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 27%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 6%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 4%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.67 mi · 4%
Peach Orchard Road
5.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

81.8 mi · 01h 28m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 40m from Marietta
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hephzibah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Marietta and 87.6 miles from Hephzibah.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hephzibah.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Hephzibah. Straight-line distance: 147.86 mi (237.95 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Hephzibah

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,936
Coordinates33.3140300, -82.0967900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Hephzibah (-82.09679, 33.31403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.88
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.44 $48.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.33 $54.65
Premium $4.78 $29.48 $58.96
Diesel $5.62 $34.70 $69.40

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Hephzibah. The current time is 05:05:20.

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.