How far is Marietta, GA from Sandersville, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Sandersville, GA is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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.
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Sandersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Sandersville.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2176 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Jones Street
3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1902 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Sandersville Highway
20.8 mi · 31 min · Sandersville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on North Harris Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Harris Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
85 m · 8 sec · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Sandersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Sandersville?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Marietta and 73.4 miles from Sandersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Sandersville. Straight-line distance: 120.65 mi (194.17 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 Sandersville
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,275 |
| Coordinates | 32.9815400, -82.8101400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandersville (-82.81014, 32.98154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
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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