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Trip from Sugar Hill, GA to Marietta, GA

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

144.9 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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Downtown Sugar Hill, GA, GA

Sugar Hill, GA

Joshua Brown

Trip Overview

The drive from Sugar Hill, GA to Marietta, GA covers 144.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Larry Justice Highway, GA 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.19 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

72.4 miles from Sugar Hill, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 144.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.4 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 144.9 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 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
10.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.9 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
105.2 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
128 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
7
142.2 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

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

Towns Along This Route

Between Sugar Hill, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.

Birmingham

105.2 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 75

Chattanooga

128 mi in | ~2h 27m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 101.4 mi 1h 53m
Larry Justice Highway 15.9 mi 17m
GA 26 8 mi 10m
Horace E Tate Freeway 7.2 mi 8m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 7 mi 8m
North Marietta Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
County Line Road 1.4 mi 3m
Loggins Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Line Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road
2

Turn left onto Loggins Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Loggins Road
3

Turn left onto GA 26

8.0 mi · 10 min · GA 26
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Merge onto I 75

29 mi · 31 min · I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the none lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the none lane.
10

Continue on I 75

7.0 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 265 Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto GA 120 ALT

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Marietta Parkway
Use the none lane.
13

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

West Park Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Sugar Hill, GA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 24m 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 16m

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 Sugar Hill, 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 Sugar Hill, GA

This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sugar Hill, 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 I 75 for about 101.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.4 mi from Sugar Hill, GA · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

72 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 72.4 miles from Sugar Hill, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 124.9
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 45
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $5 near mile 134.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.19 one way

$46.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $25.27 $50.53
premium $4.78 $27.26 $54.51
diesel $5.64 $32.19 $64.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.21 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.29 $9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Sugar Hill, GA

Evening in Sugar Hill on Sunday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Marietta, GA

Evening in Marietta on Sunday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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

1 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

2h 49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sugar Hill, GA to Marietta, GA covers 144.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Larry Justice Highway, GA 26. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from Sugar Hill, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 144.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sugar Hill, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.

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