How far is Acworth, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Macon, GA is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
115.95 mi
01h 51m
Flight
103.96 mi
167.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.96 mi
Kilometers
167.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.95 mi
Kilometers
186.6 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Acworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acworth
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
McDonough
GA

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Acworth
57.8 mi
00h 55m
To Macon
58.2 mi
00h 55m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.4 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 67%
I 75 South
31.8 mi · 27%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
US 23
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
00h 55m from Acworth
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Acworth and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Acworth and 58.2 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDonough, 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 McDonough.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Macon. Straight-line distance: 103.96 mi (167.3 km).

Acworth

#1 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.678314, 34.066435)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.40
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.20 $32.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.78 $19.54 $39.08
Diesel $5.62 $23.00 $46.00

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 Macon. The current time is 23:30:19.

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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.