How far is Sugar Hill, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Marietta, GA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.11 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.6 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sugar Hill
22.1 mi
00h 27m
To Marietta
23.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    861 ft · 34 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Suwanee Buford Dam Road

    2272 ft · 47 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

    1473 ft · 28 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
15.2 mi · 34%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 27%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 11%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 8%
Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
2.18 mi · 5%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 27m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sugar Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Hill to Marietta?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Sugar Hill and 23.1 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

Sugar Hill

#1 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-84.033644, 34.106343)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.78 $7.60 $15.19
Diesel $5.62 $8.94 $17.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Marietta. The current time is 04:59:39.

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.