Origin
Austell, GA
Afternoon in Austell on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austell, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austell, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Austell Powder Springs Road, Lost Mountain Road, New Macland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Austell Powder Springs Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Austell Powder Springs Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near Marietta Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (Marietta Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (New Macland Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Due West Road Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Marietta Street
Turn left onto Marietta Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
New Macland Road
Turn right onto New Macland Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Due West Road Northwest
Turn left onto Due West Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Teague Drive
Turn left onto Teague Drive
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Stonehaven Drive
Turn left onto Stonehaven Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austell Powder Springs Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Lost Mountain Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| New Macland Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Mars Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Due West Road Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Teague Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Stonehaven Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Marietta Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Austell Powder Springs Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austell, GA and Red Rock Hills, GA.
1
Start on Love Street
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Love Street
2
Continue on Austell Powder Springs Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Austell Powder Springs Road
3
Turn left onto Marietta Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Marietta Street
4
Turn right onto New Macland Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Macland Road
5
Continue on Lost Mountain Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lost Mountain Road
6
Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mars Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Due West Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Due West Road Northwest
8
Turn left onto Teague Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Teague Drive
9
Turn left onto Stonehaven Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonehaven Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Stonehaven Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Red Rock Hills, GA
Afternoon in Red Rock Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
37 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
26m 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 Austell, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Austell Powder Springs Road, Lost Mountain Road, New Macland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Austell, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.20 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 is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (Marietta Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (New Macland Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Due West Road Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Austell, GA to Red Rock Hills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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