Origin
California, GA
Night in California on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Acworth, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Acworth, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from California, GA to Acworth, GA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mars Hill Road, Lake Acworth Drive, Charles Hardy Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Mars Hill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mars Hill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 0.5 miles in near GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m 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 0.5 miles (GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Mars Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Turn right onto GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Mars Hill Road
Turn left onto Mars Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway
Turn left onto US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Road | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Lake Acworth Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dallas Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Cobb Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mars Hill Road
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Acworth, GA.
1
Start on GA 92
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto GA 120
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on GA 120
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas Highway
4
Turn left onto Mars Hill Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Mars Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 41; GA 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobb Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto GA 92
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Acworth Drive
7
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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
Acworth, GA
Night in Acworth on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 California, GA to Acworth, GA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mars Hill Road, Lake Acworth Drive, Charles Hardy Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from California, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 23m 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 0.5 miles (GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Mars Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 41; GA 3 / Cobb Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from California, GA to Acworth, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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