How far is McRae, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from McRae, GA to Marietta, GA is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
183.58 mi
03h 09m
Flight
161.51 mi
259.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.51 mi
Kilometers
259.92 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.58 mi
Kilometers
295.44 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in McRae
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McRae
2026-04-23T10:09
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McRae
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From McRae
91.7 mi
01h 34m
To Marietta
91.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McRae and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Oak Street

    103 m · 14 sec · East Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

    83 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 47%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 27%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 4%
South 3rd Avenue
1.94 mi · 1%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
161.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 34m from McRae
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McRae and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McRae to Marietta?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 91.7 miles from McRae and 91.9 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.67 one way or $51.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McRae and Sunny near Marietta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McRae and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 161.51 mi (259.92 km).

McRae

#1 McRae

City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA

Population5,740
Coordinates32.0679500, -82.9007000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: East Oak Street (-82.900666, 32.068042)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $25.67
Round trip
$51.33
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.67 $51.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.70 $57.40
Premium $4.78 $30.96 $61.92
Diesel $5.62 $36.44 $72.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McRae and Marietta. The current time is 10:09:25.

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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.