Trip from Jesup, GA to Marietta, GA

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

260 mi

418 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 6m ★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m

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

county seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States

Jesup, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jesup, GA to Marietta, GA covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 4th Street, West Pine Street, West Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.61 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

130 miles from Jesup, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 260 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 4th Street 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 4h 18m 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 Jesup, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 4th Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Pine Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Cherry Street Unavailable Refreshing
Odum Highway Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Golden Isles Highway East Unavailable Refreshing
East Parker Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cherry Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Cherry Street
2

Turn right onto North 4th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North 4th Street
3

Turn left onto West Pine Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street
4

Continue on West Cherry Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Cherry Street
5

Continue on Odum Highway

6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway
6

Continue on South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on Odum Highway

6.3 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway
8

Continue on Golden Isles Highway East

12 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East
9

Continue on East Parker Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Parker Street
10

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North Main Street
11

Continue on North Boulevard

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Boulevard
12

Continue on Hatch Parkway North

7.7 mi · 8 min · Hatch Parkway North
13

Continue on Hatch Parkway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hatch Parkway
14

Continue straight

3.1 mi · 3 min
15

Continue on US 1/GA 4

0.6 mi · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4
16

Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road
17

Continue on East Broad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street
18

Turn left onto West Broad Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · West Broad Street
19

Continue straight

4.7 mi · 7 min
20

Keep slight left

4.5 mi · 6 min
21

Continue on James Street

8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street
22

Continue on Main Street

12 mi · 16 min · Main Street
23

Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I-16 West: Macon
24

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
25

Continue on Fall Line Freeway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
26

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

0.5 mi · 43 sec · I 75 North: Atlanta
27

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
28

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

23 mi · 28 min · I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
29

Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
30

Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

7.0 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
31

Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

0.4 mi · 31 sec · GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
32

Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Marietta Parkway
33

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street
34

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 130 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 2h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130 miles or 2h 9m 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 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 Jesup, 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 Jesup, GA

This is one driving day of about 260 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jesup, 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 130 mi from Jesup, GA · 2h 9m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

130 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

Alma, GA

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 130 miles from Jesup, 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

$41.61 one way

$83.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $45.34 $90.67
premium $4.78 $48.91 $97.82
diesel $5.64 $57.76 $115.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78 0 $27.30 $12.48
Efficient EV 65 0 $22.75 $10.40
EV Truck/SUV 104 1 $36.40 $16.64

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Jesup, GA

Afternoon in Jesup on Monday

Local time

2:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marietta, GA

Afternoon in Marietta on Monday

Local time

2:22 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

3 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 18m 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 Jesup, GA to Marietta, GA covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 4th Street, West Pine Street, West Cherry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130 miles from Jesup, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.61 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 4h 18m 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 Jesup, GA to Marietta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jesup, GA to Marietta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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