How far is Wrightsville, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Wrightsville, GA to Marietta, GA is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.95 mi
02h 42m
Flight
135.28 mi
217.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.28 mi
Kilometers
217.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.95 mi
Kilometers
259.02 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, May 31, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Wrightsville
Sun, May 31, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrightsville
2026-05-31T05:40
Arrive Marietta
Sun, May 31, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrightsville
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Wrightsville
80.5 mi
01h 21m
To Marietta
80.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    23 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Marcus Street

    667 ft · 14 sec · North Marcus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Trilby Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Trilby Street

  4. 4

    Continue on College Street

    37.4 mi · 53 min · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Kenneth Birdsong Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenneth Birdsong Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kenneth Birdsong Highway

    67 m · 3 sec · Kenneth Birdsong Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    52 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  20. 20

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

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 53%
College Street
37.4 mi · 23%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 4%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 4%
Fall Line Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 21m from Wrightsville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Wrightsville and 80.4 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 135.28 mi (217.71 km).

Wrightsville

#1 Wrightsville

City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,606
Coordinates32.7293300, -82.7198600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-82.719862, 32.729513)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.5 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
11.36 gal · 43 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.16 $50.31
Premium $4.78 $27.14 $54.28
Diesel $5.62 $31.94 $63.89

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrightsville and Marietta. The current time is 05:40:10.

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.