Origin
Cambria Hills, GA
Afternoon in Cambria Hills on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambria Hills, GA to Powder Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambria Hills, GA
Tim Mossholder
Powder Springs, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambria Hills, GA to Powder Springs, GA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ernest West Barrett Parkway, Villa Rica Road Southwest, New Macland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Ernest West Barrett Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest West Barrett Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Villa Rica Road Southwest | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| New Macland Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Barrett Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Wade Green Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Marietta Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Macland Road Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ernest West Barrett Parkway
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambria Hills, GA and Powder Springs, GA.
1
Start on Woodstream Circle Northwest
361 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodstream Circle Northwest
2
Turn right onto Woodstream Lane Northwest
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Woodstream Lane Northwest
3
Turn left onto Ridgeside Drive Northwest
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ridgeside Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto Wade Green Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Green Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 269
Toward Barrett Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
164 ft
·
4 sec
Toward GA 5 West Connector: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Marietta, Kennesaw
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto GA 5 Connector
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Barrett Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on GA 5 Connector
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Ernest West Barrett Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Barrett Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Barrett Parkway
12
Turn right onto Villa Rica Road Southwest
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Villa Rica Road Southwest
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Villa Rica Road Southwest
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Villa Rica Road Southwest
14
Continue on Villa Rica Road Southwest
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Villa Rica Road Southwest
15
Turn right onto GA 360
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Macland Road Southwest
16
Turn left onto New Macland Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Macland Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Marietta Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Marietta Street
18
Arrive at destination
Marietta Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ridgeside Drive Northwest
Turn left onto Ridgeside Drive Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Barrett Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 269
Toward Barrett Parkway
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 5 West Connector: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Marietta, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 5 West Connector: Kennesaw Mountain N...
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 5 Connector / Barrett Parkway
Merge onto GA 5 Connector / Barrett Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Powder Springs, GA
Afternoon in Powder Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
29 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.5 mi in 33m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Ernest West Barrett Parkway.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Ernest West Barrett Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near Ridgeside Drive Northwest.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeside Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cambria Hills, GA and Powder Springs, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Kennesaw.
Marietta
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Kennesaw
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Ernest West Barrett Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Powder Springs, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeside Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Powder Springs, GA before heading back.
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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