How far is Acworth, GA from Jackson, GA?
The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Jackson, GA is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acworth and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acworth and Jackson.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Continue on Cherokee Road
586 ft · 11 sec · Cherokee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1978 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
31.4 mi · 38 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 3rd Street
46 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street
2536 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Acworth and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight right
31.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Acworth and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acworth to Jackson?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Acworth and 39.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Acworth and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Hapeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 67.24 mi (108.21 km).
#1 Acworth
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,726 |
| Coordinates | 34.0663500, -84.6783700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.96602, 33.29457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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