How far is Marietta, GA from Metter, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Metter, GA is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
205.89 mi
03h 52m
Flight
179.66 mi
289.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.66 mi
Kilometers
289.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.89 mi
Kilometers
331.34 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metter
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Metter
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
102.9 mi
01h 56m
To Metter
103 mi
01h 56m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 23, GA 121: Metter, Reidsville

    1603 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
103 mi · 50%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 50m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 56m from Marietta
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Metter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 102.9 miles from Marietta and 103 miles from Metter.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Metter. Straight-line distance: 179.66 mi (289.14 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Metter

City in Candler County, Georgia, USA

Population4,007
Coordinates32.3971200, -82.0601200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Metter (-82.06012, 32.39712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.51
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.76 $57.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.78 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.62 $40.83 $81.66

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 Metter. The current time is 05:06:43.

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.