How far is Marietta, GA from Whitemarsh Island, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Whitemarsh Island, GA is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
274.5 mi
05h 14m
Flight
244.09 mi
392.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.09 mi
Kilometers
392.82 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.5 mi
Kilometers
441.77 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sun, May 3, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-03T06:57
Arrive Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
137.2 mi
02h 37m
To Whitemarsh Island
137.3 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Whitemarsh Island.

  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

    163.9 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Victory Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bradley Point Road

    1332 ft · 1 min · Bradley Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Commodore Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Commodore Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 60%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 3%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 37m from Marietta
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Marietta and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Whitemarsh Island?

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Marietta and 137.3 miles from Whitemarsh Island.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.38 one way or $76.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Marietta and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Whitemarsh Island. Straight-line distance: 244.09 mi (392.82 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Whitemarsh Island

#2 Whitemarsh Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population6,792
Coordinates32.0288200, -81.0167800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Whitemarsh Island (-81.01678, 32.02882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.67 L · about $38.38
Round trip
$76.76
19.38 gal · 73.34 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.38 $76.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.92 $85.83
Premium $4.78 $46.30 $92.60
Diesel $5.62 $54.50 $108.99

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Whitemarsh Island. The current time is 06:57:31.

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.