Origin
Sylvester, GA
Late night in Sylvester on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sylvester, GA to Marietta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
192.3 mi
310 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sylvester, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 192.3-mile drive from Sylvester, Georgia, to Marietta, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-75 for a significant portion of the journey, making it a highway-focused route. With an estimated fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a necessary transit between these two points in the Southeast region. The drive is straightforward, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and stop planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.2 miles from Sylvester, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 129.4 mi | 2h 23m |
| Cordele Road | 26.4 mi | 36m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| GA 300 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 41 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvester, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on this road
114 ft
·
13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto US 82; GA 112; GA 520
451 ft
·
18 sec
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East Franklin Street
3
Turn left onto GA 33; GA 112
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 33; GA 112
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Ashburn Highway
5
Turn left onto GA 33
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; GA 7
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 300 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto GA 300
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 300
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 75
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach the Atlanta metro area. With a relatively short duration of under 4 hours, only one planned stop is suggested, allowing you to be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major town is quite substantial. A good tip is to fill up before you leave Sylvester to ensure you have plenty of gas for the initial 129.4-mile segment on I-75.
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 96.2 miles from Sylvester, GA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 42 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 1m
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 Sylvester, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Sylvester, GA
This is one driving day of about 192.3 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Sylvester, 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 129.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.2 miles from Sylvester, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 27.9 and 189.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn left toward GA 300 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 300 North
8
87.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
152.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m 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
175.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m 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
7
189.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m 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
$30.07 one way
$60.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.59 | $71.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.46 | $84.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.92 | $12.31 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Marietta, GA
Late night in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
96 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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 172.5
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 92.9
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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 185.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 73% of the route utilizing major highways, primarily I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 129.4 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is on the interstate, you'll also navigate segments of Cordele Road and Larry Justice Highway, which might offer a slight change of scenery before merging back onto faster thoroughfares. This drive prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Cordele Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.3 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 27.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sylvester, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.
Birmingham
152.7 mi in
|
~2h 54m
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via I 75
Chattanooga
175.5 mi in
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~3h 23m
|
via I 75
About the Cities
Arriving in Marietta, GA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 192.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.4 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 27.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.7 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Marietta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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