Trip from Sylvester, GA to Marietta, GA

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Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

192.3 mi

310 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 33m ★

6 AM

3h 45m

8 AM

4h 11m

10 AM

3h 54m

12 PM

3h 52m

3 PM

3h 55m

5 PM

4h 9m

8 PM

3h 38m

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

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Trip Overview

This 192.3-mile drive from Sylvester, Georgia, to Marietta, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-75 for a significant portion of the journey, making it a highway-focused route. With an estimated fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a necessary transit between these two points in the Southeast region. The drive is straightforward, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and stop planning.

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

96.2 miles from Sylvester, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 73% of the route utilizing major highways, primarily I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 129.4 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is on the interstate, you'll also navigate segments of Cordele Road and Larry Justice Highway, which might offer a slight change of scenery before merging back onto faster thoroughfares. This drive prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 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 129.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Cordele Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.3 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 27.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

27.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Turn left toward GA 300 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward GA 300 North

87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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

152.7 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

175.5 mi into trip | ~3h 23m 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

189.7 mi into trip | ~3h 39m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Birmingham

152.7 mi in | ~2h 54m | via I 75

Chattanooga

175.5 mi in | ~3h 23m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	129.4 mi	2h 23m
Cordele Road	26.4 mi	36m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.2 mi	8m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	7 mi	8m
North Marietta Parkway	1.8 mi	3m
GA 300	1.6 mi	2m
US 41	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

114 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn left onto US 82; GA 112; GA 520

451 ft · 18 sec · East Franklin Street

Turn left onto GA 33; GA 112

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Main Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 33; GA 112

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

Turn left onto GA 33

26 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 41; GA 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; GA 7

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward GA 300 North Use the left lane.

Merge onto GA 300

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 300

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75

7.0 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

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

Turn left onto GA 120 ALT

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Marietta Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Church Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West Park Square

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach the Atlanta metro area. With a relatively short duration of under 4 hours, only one planned stop is suggested, allowing you to be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major town is quite substantial. A good tip is to fill up before you leave Sylvester to ensure you have plenty of gas for the initial 129.4-mile segment on I-75.

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 96.2 miles from Sylvester, GA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.2 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sylvester, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Sylvester, GA

This is one driving day of about 192.3 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sylvester, 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 129.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.2 mi from Sylvester, GA · 1h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

96 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 96.2 miles from Sylvester, 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 129.4 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.07 one way

$60.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$32.88	$65.76
premium	$4.70	$35.59	$71.18
diesel	$5.61	$42.46	$84.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.7	$20.19	$9.23
Efficient EV	48.1	$16.83	$7.69
EV Truck/SUV	76.9	$26.92	$12.31

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 12 minutes ago

Origin

Sylvester, GA

Morning in Sylvester on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marietta, GA

Morning in Marietta on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 AM

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

15 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 45m 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 Sylvester, GA to Marietta, GA covers 192.3 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.2 miles from Sylvester, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.07 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.

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

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Trip from Sylvester, GA to Marietta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Marietta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sylvester, GA

Marietta, GA

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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