How far is Forsyth, GA from Acworth, GA?

The driving distance from Forsyth, GA to Acworth, GA is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
92.69 mi
01h 50m
Flight
83.07 mi
133.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.07 mi
Kilometers
133.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.69 mi
Kilometers
149.17 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acworth
Wed, Aug 26, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Forsyth
Wed, Aug 26, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forsyth
2026-08-26T11:09
Arrive Acworth
Wed, Aug 26, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forsyth
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
Morrow
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Forsyth
46.4 mi
00h 55m
To Acworth
46.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Forsyth and Acworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lee Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · North Lee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    1266 ft · 32 sec · Cabiness Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-75 North: Atlanta

    1467 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

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

    32 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    1560 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cowan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
40.1 mi · 43%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 25%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 21%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 8%
Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrow
00h 55m from Forsyth
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forsyth 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 Forsyth to Acworth?

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Forsyth and 46.3 miles from Acworth.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forsyth and Mostly Clear near Acworth.

Stop Ideas Near Morrow

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morrow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Acworth. Straight-line distance: 83.07 mi (133.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Forsyth

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

Population4,312
Coordinates33.0343000, -83.9382400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Acworth

#2 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Forsyth (-83.93824, 33.0343)
End: Acworth (-84.67837, 34.06635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 Forsyth and Acworth. The current time is 11:09:12.

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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.