How far is Jackson, GA from Acworth, GA?

The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Acworth, GA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
78.76 mi
01h 40m
Flight
67.24 mi
108.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.24 mi
Kilometers
108.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.75 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acworth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive Acworth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Jackson
39.4 mi
00h 50m
To Acworth
39.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2527 ft ยท 1 min ยท East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brookwood Avenue

    27 m ยท 2 sec ยท Brookwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Brookwood Avenue

    9.4 mi ยท 14 min ยท Brookwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 km ยท 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft ยท 1 min ยท Bill Gardner Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft ยท 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi ยท 17 min

  9. 9

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

    22.8 mi ยท 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi ยท 9 min ยท Horace E Tate Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi ยท 12 min ยท Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.6 mi ยท 10 min ยท Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    2027 ft ยท 50 sec

  14. 14

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

    32 m ยท 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    1560 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Cherokee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cowan Road

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cowan Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
38.3 mi ยท 49%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
19.2 mi ยท 24%
Brookwood Avenue
10.3 mi ยท 13%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi ยท 9%
Cowan Road
1.3 mi ยท 2%
South Main Street
0.7 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

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

22.8 mi ยท 00h 28m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
00h 50m from Jackson
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Acworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Jackson and 39.3 miles from Acworth.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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 Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.5 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 6.6 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
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Acworth. Straight-line distance: 67.24 mi (108.21 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Acworth

#2 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-83.96602, 33.29457)
End: Acworth (-84.67837, 34.06635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L ยท about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.56 gal ยท 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.27 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.70 $13.07 $26.13
Diesel $5.75 $15.97 $31.94

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Acworth. The current time is 15:17:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.