How far is Marietta, GA from Lula, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Lula, GA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
72.48 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.78 mi
94.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.64 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Suwanee
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Marietta
36.2 mi
00h 43m
To Lula
36.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Cornelia Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lula Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lula Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    29 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Cornelia Highway

    1054 ft · 21 sec · Old Cornelia Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 34%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 17%
Cornelia Highway
7.68 mi · 11%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 4%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suwanee
00h 43m from Marietta
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Lula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Marietta and 36.2 miles from Lula.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Lula.

Stop Ideas Near Suwanee

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

90 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Lula. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.6 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lula

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,016
Coordinates34.3876000, -83.6662900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Lula (-83.66629, 34.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Lula. The current time is 04:36:49.

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.