Origin
Hazlehurst, GA
Afternoon in Hazlehurst on Wednesday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlehurst, GA to Marietta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
304.8 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlehurst, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Marietta, GA covers 304.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bailey Mill Road, Burnt Fort Road, Indian Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
152.4 miles from Hazlehurst, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 304.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bailey Mill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Mill Road | — | — |
| Burnt Fort Road | — | — |
| Indian Trail | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Carswell Avenue | — | — |
| South Georgia Parkway | — | — |
| Albany Highway | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bailey Mill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on Old Hazelhurst Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Hazelhurst Road
2
Turn left onto Bailey Mill Road
3.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Bailey Mill Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Burnt Fort Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Burnt Fort Road
4
Turn right onto Indian Trail
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Trail
5
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32 mi
·
39 min
·
US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
7
Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Carswell Avenue
8
Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
9
Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Albany Highway
10
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
12
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
13
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
15
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
18
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 2nd Street
20
Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Forrest Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 12th Street
22
Continue on US Highway 41 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 41 North
23
Take the ramp right
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
25
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
27
Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
28
Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
30
Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
31
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 152.4 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
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 67 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.4 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
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.
+
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 304.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.4 mi from Hazlehurst, GA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.4 miles from Hazlehurst, 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
$47.66 one way
$95.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $52.12 | $104.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $56.41 | $112.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.30 | $134.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
| Efficient EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.67 | $12.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.9 | 1 | $42.67 | $19.51 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Marietta on Wednesday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Ashburn, GA
152 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Marietta, GA covers 304.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bailey Mill Road, Burnt Fort Road, Indian Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.4 miles from Hazlehurst, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.66 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazlehurst, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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