Origin
Swainsboro, GA
Evening in Swainsboro on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swainsboro, GA to Marietta, GA
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
197 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swainsboro, GA
Jacob Evans
Trip Overview
Traveling from Swainsboro to Marietta covers 197 miles across Georgia, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 47 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $32 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating through the Southeast, you will transition from the smaller communities near Swainsboro toward the bustling metropolitan environment of Marietta. Since the route is manageable in one go, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive well before the end of the day.
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
98.5 miles from Swainsboro, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily weighted toward high-speed travel, with 91 percent of the route consisting of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-75, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 84.9 miles. Outside of the interstate, the route incorporates the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 221 to connect you between regions. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads tour. The transition from the quieter segments to the busier interstate corridors defines the rhythm of your time on the road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 84.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 197 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 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 West: Macon
7
94.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
157.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
180.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
194.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m 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 Swainsboro, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.
Birmingham
157.3 mi in
|
~2h 57m
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via I 75
Chattanooga
180.2 mi in
|
~3h 25m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 84.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 76 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 221 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| West Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
71 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26; GA 56
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 221; 171
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 221; 171
6
Continue on US 221; GA 56
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 221; GA 56
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 16
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the none lane.
13
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.
14
Continue on I 75
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the nearly four-hour transit. Since I-75 makes up the bulk of your travel time, try to avoid starting your trip during peak Atlanta-area rush hours to minimize potential traffic delays as you approach Marietta. Keeping your $32 fuel budget in mind, it is wise to check your gas levels before hitting the longest 84.9-mile stretch on the interstate. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the relatively short duration allows you to easily adjust your departure time based on the day's traffic reports. Focus on maintaining a steady pace, as the high highway percentage means you will be covering ground quickly for most of the trip.
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 98.5 miles from Swainsboro, GA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 98.5 miles or 1h 53m 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 2m
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 Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro, GA
This is one driving day of about 197 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swainsboro, 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 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.5 mi from Swainsboro, GA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.5 miles from Swainsboro, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.53 one way
$63.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.35 | $68.70 |
| premium | $4.78 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.77 | $87.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.46 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.24 | $7.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.58 | $12.61 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Marietta, GA
Evening in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
8:10 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
28 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
3h 47m 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 Swainsboro, GA to Marietta, GA covers 197 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 221. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.5 miles from Swainsboro, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.53 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 197 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 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Swainsboro, GA and Marietta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.
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