How far is Marietta, GA from Pooler, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Pooler, GA is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Pooler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Pooler.
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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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
156.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
1350 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City
1936 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 80 East
3278 ft · 1 min · US Highway 80 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 80 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Pooler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Pooler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Pooler?
The road trip is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Marietta and 130.7 miles from Pooler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.52 one way or $73.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Pooler.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Pooler. Straight-line distance: 229.57 mi (369.46 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 Pooler
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,022 |
| Coordinates | 32.1154800, -81.2470600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pooler (-81.24706, 32.11548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.84 | $81.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.05 | $88.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.85 | $103.71 |
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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