How far is Marietta, GA from Milledgeville, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Milledgeville, GA is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.59 mi
02h 28m
Flight
96.93 mi
156 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.59 mi
Kilometers
189.24 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sun, May 31, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Social Circle
GA

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
58.8 mi
01h 14m
To Milledgeville
58.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton

    1925 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Eatonton Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

    18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Clarke Street

    1089 ft · 39 sec · North Clarke Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clarke Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 40%
Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 15%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 8%
Eatonton Road
8.88 mi · 8%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 6%
Madison Road
7.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Social Circle
01h 14m from Marietta
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Social Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Marietta and 58.8 miles from Milledgeville.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Social Circle

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

70 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Milledgeville. Straight-line distance: 96.93 mi (156 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Milledgeville

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Population18,508
Coordinates33.0801400, -83.2321000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Milledgeville (-83.2321, 33.08014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Milledgeville. The current time is 07:45:31.

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.