How far is Acworth, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.58 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.38 mi
82.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.38 mi
Kilometers
82.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.58 mi
Kilometers
118.42 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Acworth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acworth
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acworth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Acworth
36.7 mi
00h 40m
To Gainesville
36.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acworth and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acworth and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cowan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cherokee Road

    586 ft · 11 sec · Cherokee Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1978 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acworth and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 27%
I 75 South
17.4 mi · 24%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 16%
Queen City Parkway
2.11 mi · 3%
I 85 North
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 40m from Acworth
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Acworth and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acworth to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Acworth and 36.8 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Acworth and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norcross, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norcross.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 51.38 mi (82.69 km).

Acworth

#1 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.678314, 34.066435)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acworth and Gainesville. The current time is 23:37:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.