Traveling from Hazlehurst to Marietta covers 207 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes. Because this route stays within the Southeast region of Georgia, you can easily manage the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $33 on fuel, making this a relatively budget-friendly excursion. You will primarily navigate via US 319, the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, and a significant portion of I-75. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a reliable connection between these two areas, perfect for travelers who prefer a direct, efficient path over a meandering scenic tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.5 miles from Hazlehurst, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
84.9 mi
1h 35m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi
53m
US 319
28.7 mi
39m
East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi
22m
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi
8m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7 mi
8m
Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi
7m
North Marietta Parkway
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Marietta, GA.
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Start on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
71 ft·3 sec·East Jarman Street
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Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
1.0 mi·1 min·West Coffee Street
3
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi·7 min·Lumber City Highway
4
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
16 mi·22 min·East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
0.8 mi·1 min·East Oak Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight right onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Railroad Street
7
Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
1.6 mi·2 min·South 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
28 mi·38 min·US 319; US 441; GA 31
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
11
Merge onto I 16
50 mi·53 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
12
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi·39 sec·Fall Line Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·42 sec
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi·28 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·8 min·Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 75
7.0 mi·8 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 265Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi·3 min·North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Church Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the transit. Leaving Hazlehurst early in the morning is your best bet to avoid the peak congestion often found on the interstate as you approach the Marietta area. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when you transition off the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway to ensure you don't hit the longer I-75 stretches with a nearly empty tank. Because the trip is short enough to handle in one go, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for traffic. Use that single planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the 84.9-mile interstate segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.5 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hazlehurst, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hazlehurst, GA
This is one driving day of about 207 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Hazlehurst, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 24 and 204.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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24 mi into trip|~34m in|US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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104.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
167.3 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
190.1 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
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204.3 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.37 one way
$64.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$35.39
$70.79
premium
$4.70
$38.31
$76.62
diesel
$5.61
$45.70
$91.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.1
0
$21.73
$9.94
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.11
$8.28
EV Truck/SUV
82.8
1
$28.98
$13.25
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Hazlehurst, GA
Morning
in Hazlehurst on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marietta, GA
Morning
in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
W 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
104 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 185.6
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$5
near mile 199.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 83% of your journey spent on highways, this route is clearly designed for speed and efficiency. You will settle into a rhythmic pace as you transition between the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and the major interstate corridors. Prepare for a long, steady haul, as your longest uninterrupted stretch reaches 84.9 miles on I-75. While the drive is heavily highway-focused, the personality of the road shifts as you move from the smaller parkway segments onto the heavier traffic patterns of the interstate. You can expect a consistent, predictable driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination promptly.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24 miles in near US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 207 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles (US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hazlehurst, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.
Marietta is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Dobbins Air Reserve Base on the south side of town and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant are among the major industries in the city.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 207 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marietta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles (US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Marietta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
