Origin
Marietta, GA
Evening in Marietta on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
176.3 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuthbert, GA
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
The drive from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Park Square, Roswell Street, Cobb Parkway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.57 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
88.1 miles from Marietta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 176.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Park Square 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Square | — | — |
| Roswell Street | — | — |
| Cobb Parkway South | — | — |
| South Marietta Parkway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 285 | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Park Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Cuthbert, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
118 ft
·
11 sec
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West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Park Square
3
Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Street
4
Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobb Parkway South
5
Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marietta Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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I 75 South: Atlanta
7
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
11
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
14
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
51 mi
·
55 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
17
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Victory Drive
18
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
19
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Martha Berry Highway
21
Continue on Court Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pearl Street
23
Turn slight left onto Plum Street
236 ft
·
6 sec
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Plum Street
24
Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Dawson Street
25
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 88.1 miles from Marietta, GA, or about 1h 42m 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuthbert, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marietta, 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 Marietta, GA
This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Marietta, 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 88.1 mi from Marietta, GA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Marietta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cuthbert, GA
The final approach into Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, 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
$27.57 one way
$55.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.14 | $60.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.63 | $65.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
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: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.68 | $11.28 |
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.
Destination
Cuthbert, GA
Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Manchester, GA
88 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 25m 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 Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Park Square, Roswell Street, Cobb Parkway South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from Marietta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.57 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.
The drive from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marietta, GA to Cuthbert, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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