How far is Byron, GA from Acworth, GA?

The driving distance from Byron, GA to Acworth, GA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.22 mi
02h 25m
Flight
111.07 mi
178.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.07 mi
Kilometers
178.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.22 mi
Kilometers
201.52 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acworth
Wed, Aug 26, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Byron
Wed, Aug 26, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byron
2026-08-26T12:57
Arrive Acworth
Wed, Aug 26, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byron
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 Byron
62.7 mi
01h 12m
To Acworth
62.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1260 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2929 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

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

    32 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    1560 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cowan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byron 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 52%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 18%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 15%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 6%
I 75
6.84 mi · 5%
Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
01h 12m from Byron
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byron and Mostly Clear near Acworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 62.7 miles from Byron and 62.6 miles from Acworth.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Byron and Mostly Clear near Acworth.

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 Byron and Acworth. Straight-line distance: 111.07 mi (178.75 km).

Byron

#1 Byron

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population5,274
Coordinates32.6537600, -83.7596300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Acworth

#2 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Byron (-83.75963, 32.65376)
End: Acworth (-84.67837, 34.06635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.02
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.51 $35.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.58 $39.15
Premium $4.78 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $5.62 $24.86 $49.72

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Byron and Acworth. The current time is 12:57:26.

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.