How far is Griffin, GA from Acworth, GA?
The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Acworth, GA is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffin and Acworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin and Acworth.
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Start on State Street
116 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
157 m · 16 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1323 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1246 ft · 37 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Experiment Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Experiment Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Experiment Street
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Street
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Continue on McIntosh Road
1900 ft · 41 sec · McIntosh Road
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Turn right onto North Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · North Expressway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1560 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffin and Acworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Griffin and Sunny near Acworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Griffin to Acworth?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Griffin and 34.9 miles from Acworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Griffin and Sunny near Acworth.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Acworth. Straight-line distance: 61.43 mi (98.87 km).
#1 Griffin
County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.2467800, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acworth
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,726 |
| Coordinates | 34.0663500, -84.6783700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acworth (-84.67837, 34.06635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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