How far is Allatoona Beach, GA from Cartersville, GA?

The driving distance from Allatoona Beach, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.67 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.6 mi
10.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.6 mi
Kilometers
10.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.67 mi
Kilometers
12.34 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Allatoona Beach
Wed, May 13, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allatoona Beach
2026-05-13T00:32
Arrive Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allatoona Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Allatoona Beach
3.8 mi
00h 08m
To Cartersville
3.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allatoona Beach and Cartersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allatoona Beach and Cartersville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allatoona Landing Road Southeast

    1225 ft · 54 sec · Allatoona Landing Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    576 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Erwin Street

    1583 ft · 58 sec · South Erwin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Cherokee Avenue

    1608 ft · 53 sec · West Cherokee Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allatoona Beach and Cartersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
6.61 mi · 86%
West Cherokee Avenue
0.3 mi · 4%
South Erwin Street
0.3 mi · 4%
Allatoona Landing Road Southeast
0.23 mi · 3%
West Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Allatoona Road Southeast

Continue straight

3.93 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
00h 08m from Allatoona Beach
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allatoona Beach and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allatoona Beach to Cartersville?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Allatoona Beach and 3.9 miles from Cartersville.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allatoona Beach and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allatoona Beach and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 6.6 mi (10.62 km).

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#1 Allatoona Beach

Allatoona Beach is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1109300, -84.7074400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Cartersville

#2 Cartersville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population22,037
Coordinates34.1653300, -84.8023100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.707786, 34.11076)
End: West Cherokee Avenue (-84.80231, 34.165337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.14
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.07 $2.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.78 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.62 $1.52 $3.04

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Allatoona Beach and Cartersville. The current time is 00:32:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.