Origin
Austell, GA
Afternoon in Austell on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austell, GA to Windrush, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Windrush, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
The drive from Austell, GA to Windrush, GA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 5, Roswell Road, South Marietta Parkway Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on GA 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Austell, GA to Windrush, GA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near GA 5.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (GA 5): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (Fairground Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (GA 120): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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GA 5
Turn right onto GA 5 toward Marietta, GA 5
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Marietta, GA 5
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Fairground Street Southeast
Turn left onto Fairground Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
GA 120
Take the exit onto GA 120 toward GA 120, GA 3 Connector: Roswell, Marietta
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.
Toward GA 120, GA 3 Connector: Roswell, Mariett...
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
GA 120
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 120 toward GA 3 Connector West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward GA 3 Connector West
6
19 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Providence Road Northeast
Turn left onto Providence Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Austell, GA to Windrush, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Marietta along the way.
Marietta
15.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via GA 120
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 5 | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Roswell Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Marietta Parkway Southeast | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Cobb Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Road Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Providence Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 5
— 8.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austell, GA and Windrush, GA.
1
Start on Love Street
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
Love Street
2
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
3
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
4
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
5
Turn right onto GA 5
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
GA 5
Toward Marietta, GA 5
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 280
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cobb Drive
7
Turn left onto Fairground Street Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairground Street Southeast
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 120
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Marietta Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
GA 120
Toward GA 120, GA 3 Connector: Roswell, Marietta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 120
353 ft
·
8 sec
·
GA 120
Toward GA 3 Connector West
11
Turn right onto GA 120
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Providence Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Pine Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Sewell Mill Road Northeast
342 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sewell Mill Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto Lassiter Road Northeast
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lassiter Road Northeast
17
Turn left onto Windrose Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Windrose Drive Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
Windrose Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Windrush, GA
Afternoon in Windrush on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
38 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
42m 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 Windrush, GA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 5, Roswell Road, South Marietta Parkway Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 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 $3.57 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (GA 5): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (Fairground Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (GA 120): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Austell, GA to Windrush, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Marietta along the way.
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