Trip from Blakely, GA to Marietta, GA

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

208 mi

335 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 50m ★

6 AM

4h 3m

8 AM

4h 29m

10 AM

4h 12m

12 PM

4h 9m

3 PM

4h 13m

5 PM

4h 28m

8 PM

3h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Blakely, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Blakely to Marietta covers 208 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within Georgia, you will experience a consistent transition from the rural Southeast through a variety of landscapes before reaching the suburban outskirts of the Atlanta metro area. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Plan to set aside roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a visit, the trip offers a straightforward path that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation.

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

104 miles from Blakely, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 208-mile journey. With a highway share of 52 percent, you will alternate between faster stretches on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and Chet Atkins Parkway, and more controlled driving on US 27. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 56.9 miles on US 27, which serves as a primary artery for much of the trip. The character of the road shifts as you transition from quieter rural passages to the more heavily trafficked corridors approaching Marietta. It is a practical drive that requires you to stay alert as the road type evolves from open stretches to more congested areas.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 178.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 208 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 178.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

178.5 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68 Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...

178.9 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, 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 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

198.8 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga

199.1 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North, I 285 East: 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, I 285 East: Marietta, Chatta...

199.4 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Towns Along This Route

Between Blakely, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.

Atlanta

81 mi in | ~1h 38m

Atlanta International Airport

178.5 mi in | ~3h 24m

Chattanooga

178.9 mi in | ~3h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	56.9 mi	1h 7m
Chet Atkins Parkway	49.2 mi	53m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	47.5 mi	50m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	18.7 mi	21m
Blakley Highway	12.3 mi	14m
Martha Berry Highway	10.9 mi	14m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	4.8 mi	5m
North Marietta Parkway	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 56.9 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blakely, GA and Marietta, GA.

Start on US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62

0.2 mi · 37 sec · US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62

Continue on GA 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Magnolia Street

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

12 mi · 14 min · Blakley Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 27; GA 1

57 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 27; GA 1

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

11 mi · 14 min · Martha Berry Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

Continue on I 185

49 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

47 mi · 50 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 68 Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

19 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Exit 20 Toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

4.8 mi · 5 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 265 Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 120 ALT

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Marietta Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West Park Square

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion as you approach the Marietta area. Planning for at least one stop is a smart strategy to break up the 208-mile trek and keep your energy levels high. Since the route is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on real-time traffic conditions. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $33 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current local pricing. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your rest break during the middle portion of the drive, especially when navigating the transition between US 27 and the regional parkways.

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 104 miles from Blakely, GA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104 miles or 2h 4m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Blakely, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Blakely, GA

This is one driving day of about 208 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blakely, 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 US 27 for about 56.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104 mi from Blakely, GA · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

104 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104 miles from Blakely, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marietta, GA

The final approach into Marietta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marietta, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.29 one way

$66.58 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$36.27	$72.54
premium	$4.78	$39.13	$78.25
diesel	$5.64	$46.21	$92.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.4	0	$21.84	$9.98
Efficient EV	52	0	$18.20	$8.32
EV Truck/SUV	83.2	1	$29.12	$13.31

Gas CO2

73 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Blakely, GA

Evening in Blakely on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marietta, GA

Evening in Marietta on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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 2m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blakely, GA to Marietta, GA covers 208 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104 miles from Blakely, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Blakely, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.

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Trip from Blakely, GA to Marietta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Marietta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blakely, GA

Marietta, GA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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