Trip from Cuthbert, GA to Marietta, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

177 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 14m ★

6 AM

3h 26m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 35m

12 PM

3h 32m

3 PM

3h 36m

5 PM

3h 49m

8 PM

3h 19m

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

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Cuthbert, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cuthbert, GA to Marietta, GA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

88.5 miles from Cuthbert, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cuthbert, GA to Marietta, GA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 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 147.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 177 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 147.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.8 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.

147.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m 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...

147.9 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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

167.8 mi into trip | ~3h 12m 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

168.1 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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...

168.4 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Atlanta

50 mi in | ~1h 2m

Atlanta International Airport

147.6 mi in | ~2h 47m

Chattanooga

147.9 mi in | ~2h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway	49.2 mi	53m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	47.5 mi	50m
US 27	37.5 mi	43m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	18.7 mi	21m
Martha Berry Highway	11.4 mi	15m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	4.8 mi	5m
North Marietta Parkway	1.8 mi	3m
Court Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Chet Atkins Parkway — 49.2 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business

146 ft · 3 sec · West Dawson Street

Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business

253 ft · 6 sec · Peachtree Street

Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business

116 ft · 5 sec · Pearl Street

Turn right onto US 27 Business

1.0 mi · 2 min · Court Street

Continue on US 27 Business

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Martha Berry Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1

38 mi · 43 min · US 27; GA 1

Use the left 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

47 mi · 50 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Use the 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

4.8 mi · 5 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

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 left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West Park Square

Trip Plan

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 88.5 miles from Cuthbert, GA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 39 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

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 Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, GA

This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Cuthbert, 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 Chet Atkins Parkway for about 49.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.5 mi from Cuthbert, GA · 1h 44m into the drive

city and county seat of Russell County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phenix City, AL

89 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

Richland, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manchester, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Cuthbert, 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

$27.68 one way

$55.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$30.26	$60.53
premium	$4.70	$32.76	$65.52
diesel	$5.61	$39.08	$78.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.1	$18.59	$8.50
Efficient EV	44.3	$15.49	$7.08
EV Truck/SUV	70.8	$24.78	$11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Cuthbert, GA

Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marietta, GA

Evening in Marietta on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 26m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cuthbert, GA to Marietta, GA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.5 miles from Cuthbert, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.68 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.