How far is Skidaway Island, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Skidaway Island, GA to Marietta, GA is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skidaway Island and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skidaway Island and Marietta.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
136 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
78 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Landings Way
1147 ft · 32 sec · Landings Way
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Continue on Diamond Causeway
4 mi · 6 min · Diamond Causeway
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue
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Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue
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Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
2101 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skidaway Island and Marietta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Skidaway Island and Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skidaway Island to Marietta?
The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 139.7 miles from Skidaway Island and 137 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Skidaway Island and Sunny near Marietta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skidaway Island and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 246.32 mi (396.42 km).
#1 Skidaway Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 8,341 |
| Coordinates | 31.9349400, -81.0470500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.23 | $86.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.89 | $109.78 |
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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