Road Trips from Marietta, GA
Looking for a quick escape from Marietta? You've got options for day trips that focus on parks and varied driving experiences. Many routes are under two hours, with a few longer hauls for when you have more time. Whether you prefer mostly highway or surface roads, you can reach places with nearby national recreation areas or historical parks. For example, you can get to multiple parks within a 1.5-hour drive, or head further out to explore more distant terrain.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
3.9h
With Parks Nearby
10
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Glennville, GA
4h 36m234.1 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h306.6 mi one way
Jesup, GA
5h 10m252.4 mi one way
Brunswick, GA
6h 4m326.1 mi one way
Baxley, GA
4h 29m222.2 mi one way
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Glennville, GA
4h 36m234.1 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h306.6 mi one way
Jesup, GA
5h 10m252.4 mi one way
Brunswick, GA
6h 4m326.1 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h306.6 mi one way
Brunswick, GA
6h 4m326.1 mi one way
Skidaway Island, GA
5h 16m278.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good conditions for exploring the nearby national recreation and historical parks, with pleasant temperatures for the varied drive profiles.
Summer
The parks accessible from these routes are open year-round, suitable for summer excursions. Consider the mostly flat terrain for easier exploration.
Fall
Fall foliage can enhance drives through areas near parks like Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The drive scores remain consistent.
Winter
Winter offers clear driving conditions for the highway routes. Parks remain accessible, though park activities might be more limited.
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