Origin
Adairsville, GA
Late night in Adairsville on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adairsville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adairsville, GA
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Allatoona Beach, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Adairsville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA is 26.5 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Georgia's Southeast region. Given its brief duration and focus on major highways, it's an ideal option for a quick trip or an add-on to another journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route on interstate. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 21.5 miles on I 75, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The majority of your journey will be on this major artery, characterized by typical interstate conditions. As you approach your destination, the route will transition to local roads like Old Allatoona Road Southeast and Adairsville Highway, offering a slight change of pace before reaching Allatoona Beach.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Old Allatoona Road Southeast. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near GA 140 / Adairsville Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (GA 140 / Adairsville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 140 / Adairsville Highway
Turn right onto GA 140 / Adairsville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn slight left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 283
Toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Adairsville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Emerson along the way.
Emerson
23.8 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Old Allatoona Road Southeast | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Adairsville Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Allatoona Landing Road Southeast | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 21.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adairsville, GA and Allatoona Beach, GA.
1
Start on Cherry Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
3
Turn slight right
105 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto GA 140
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Adairsville Highway
5
Turn slight left
514 ft
·
10 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on GA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Adairsville Highway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 75
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 283
Toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Allatoona Landing Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Allatoona Landing Road Southeast
12
Turn left
160 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Allatoona Beach, GA
Late night in Allatoona Beach on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Adairsville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Old Allatoona Road Southeast, Adairsville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Adairsville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (GA 140 / Adairsville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Adairsville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Emerson along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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