How far is Augusta, GA from Acworth, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Acworth, GA is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.15 mi
03h 24m
Flight
160.63 mi
258.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.63 mi
Kilometers
258.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.15 mi
Kilometers
289.93 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acworth
Sat, Apr 11, 3:57 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-11T12:32
Arrive Acworth
Sat, Apr 11, 3:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
90 mi
01h 42m
To Acworth
90.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot

    32 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    1560 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cowan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 47%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 26%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 11%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 5%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

85.2 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 42m from Augusta
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Acworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Augusta and 90.2 miles from Acworth.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Acworth.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Acworth. Straight-line distance: 160.63 mi (258.51 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Acworth

#2 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Acworth (-84.67837, 34.06635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.17 $56.34
Premium $4.78 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.62 $35.77 $71.54

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Acworth. The current time is 12:32:24.

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.