How far is Marietta, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.71 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.71 mi
Kilometers
70.34 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
21.9 mi
00h 28m
To Sugar Hill
21.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Sugar Hill.

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee

    1521 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

    1581 ft · 30 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Suwanee Buford Dam Road

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 33%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 28%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.83 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.16 mi · 7%
Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
2.28 mi · 5%
Roswell Street
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 85

Continue on Interstate Highway 85

14.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 28m from Marietta
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Marietta and 21.9 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.78 $7.36 $14.72
Diesel $5.62 $8.66 $17.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Sugar Hill. The current time is 06:21:45.

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.