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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Elm Street
23 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Marcus Street
667 ft · 14 sec · North Marcus Street
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Turn left onto West Trilby Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Trilby Street
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Continue on College Street
37.4 mi · 53 min · College Street
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Turn straight onto Kenneth Birdsong Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenneth Birdsong Highway
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Continue on Kenneth Birdsong Highway
67 m · 3 sec · Kenneth Birdsong Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
52 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Emery Road
1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · 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 Wrightsville 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 135.28 mi (217.71 km).
#1 Wrightsville
City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,606 |
| Coordinates | 32.7293300, -82.7198600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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