How far is Marietta, GA from St. Marys, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 361.3 miles (581.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.33 mi
06h 43m
Flight
283.34 mi
455.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.34 mi
Kilometers
455.99 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.33 mi
Kilometers
581.51 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Marys
Sun, May 24, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Mon, May 25, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-24T16:11
Arrive St. Marys
Sun, May 24, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
180.7 mi
03h 21m
To St. Marys
180.6 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and St. Marys.

  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

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East King Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Osborne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hall Street

    24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 43%
I 95 South
95 mi · 26%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 2%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
03h 21m from Marietta
Leave By
10:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marietta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to St. Marys?

The road trip is about 361.3 miles (581.5 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.7 miles from Marietta and 180.6 miles from St. Marys.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.50 one way or $101.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marietta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 283.34 mi (455.99 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.75 gal
48.27 L · about $50.50
Round trip
$101.01
25.5 gal · 96.54 L
Estimated CO2
113.3 kg one way
Round trip: 226.6 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.50 $101.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $56.47 $112.94
Premium $4.78 $60.92 $121.84
Diesel $5.62 $71.71 $143.41

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and St. Marys. The current time is 16:11:50.

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.