How far is St. Marys, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from St. Marys, GA to Marietta, GA is about 364.2 miles (586.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
364.16 mi
05h 46m
Flight
283.34 mi
455.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.34 mi
Kilometers
455.99 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.16 mi
Kilometers
586.06 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, May 24, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in St. Marys
Mon, May 25, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Marys
2026-05-24T15:38
Arrive Marietta
Sun, May 24, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Marys
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
Nunez
GA

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

From St. Marys
181.3 mi
02h 53m
To Marietta
182.8 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Marys and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hall Street

    24 m · 9 sec · West Hall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Osborne Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East King Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East King Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

    2798 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 43%
I 95 North
95.5 mi · 26%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 23%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 2%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 2%
Osborne Street
3.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
02h 53m from St. Marys
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Marys to Marietta?

The road trip is about 364.2 miles (586.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from St. Marys and 182.8 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.90 one way or $101.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nunez, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nunez.

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Marys and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 283.34 mi (455.99 km).

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#1 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hall Street (-81.546496, 30.730485)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.85 gal
48.64 L · about $50.90
Round trip
$101.80
25.7 gal · 97.28 L
Estimated CO2
114.2 kg one way
Round trip: 228.4 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.90 $101.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $56.91 $113.83
Premium $4.78 $61.40 $122.79
Diesel $5.62 $72.27 $144.54

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Marys and Marietta. The current time is 15:38:22.

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.