How far is Marietta, GA from Quitman, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Quitman, GA is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
248.69 mi
04h 47m
Flight
226.36 mi
364.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.36 mi
Kilometers
364.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.69 mi
Kilometers
400.22 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
124.6 mi
02h 23m
To Quitman
124.1 mi
02h 23m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    2122 ft · 53 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · South Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Adel Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Adel Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Adel Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Adel Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Courtland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Courtland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Screven Street

    863 ft · 29 sec · East Screven Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Screven Street

    41 m · 10 sec · East Screven Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Screven Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 47%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Adel Highway
16.2 mi · 7%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
South Elm Street
7.85 mi · 3%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 23m from Marietta
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Quitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Marietta and 124.1 miles from Quitman.

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

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Quitman. Straight-line distance: 226.36 mi (364.29 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Quitman

City in Brooks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,625
Coordinates30.7849200, -83.5598800
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Quitman (-83.55988, 30.78492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.22 L · about $34.78
Round trip
$69.56
17.56 gal · 66.44 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.78 $69.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.89 $77.77
Premium $4.78 $41.95 $83.90
Diesel $5.62 $49.38 $98.76

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 Quitman. The current time is 06:18:39.

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.