How far is Marietta, GA from Tifton, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Tifton, GA is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
Driving 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 03h 45m.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Tifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Tifton.
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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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Love Avenue
129 m · 10 sec · Love Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1068 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street East
42 m · 3 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Tifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Tifton?
The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Marietta and 99.6 miles from Tifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tifton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Tifton. Straight-line distance: 183.17 mi (294.79 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 Tifton
City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.4504600, -83.5085000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.59 | $79.19 |
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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