How far is Marion, GA from Ellijay, GA?
The driving distance from Marion, GA to Ellijay, GA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Ellijay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Ellijay.
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Start on Buford Weaver Road
2626 ft · 2 min · Buford Weaver Road
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Turn right onto Old Bucktown Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Bucktown Road
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Turn right onto Tickanetly Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Tickanetly Road
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Turn left onto Parker Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Parker Drive
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Continue on Roy Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Roy Road
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Turn right onto Holt Bridge Road
1682 ft · 1 min · Holt Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Big Creek Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Big Creek Road
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Turn right onto Highway 52 East
5.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 52 East
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Continue on River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Ellijay.
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.
Roy Road
Continue on Roy Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellijay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Ellijay?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Ellijay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Marion and 9 miles from Ellijay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellijay.
Stop Ideas Near East Ellijay
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 East Ellijay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Ellijay. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.38 km).
#1 Marion
Marion is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6359200, -84.2596400 |
| Altitude | 591 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Church Street (-84.48207, 34.694758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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