How far is Pelham, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Pelham, GA to Marietta, GA is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
242.42 mi
03h 58m
Flight
196.52 mi
316.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.52 mi
Kilometers
316.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.42 mi
Kilometers
390.13 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sat, May 2, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Sat, May 2, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-05-02T10:32
Arrive Marietta
Sat, May 2, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Pelham
116.6 mi
01h 59m
To Marietta
125.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 12 sec · Hand Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street Northeast

    114 m · 7 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    49 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    1280 ft · 26 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    2549 ft · 53 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  22. 22

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 24%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 15%
Curry Street Northeast
25 mi · 10%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 59m from Pelham
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pelham and Rain Showers near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Pelham and 125.8 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pelham and Rain Showers near Marietta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 196.52 mi (316.27 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.152949, 31.12803)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.38 L · about $33.87
Round trip
$67.73
17.1 gal · 64.76 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.87 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.87 $75.74
Premium $4.78 $40.85 $81.70
Diesel $5.62 $48.09 $96.17

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Marietta. The current time is 10:32:57.

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.