Origin
Cartersville, GA
Late night in Cartersville on Saturday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cartersville, 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
16m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cartersville, GA
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Allatoona Beach, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Cartersville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA is 9.3 miles and takes about 16m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia and the Southeast region, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a mixed drive that transitions from city streets to highway travel. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick getaway without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route when you need a brief escape and don't want to spend too much time on the road.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 38% of it on the highway. You'll start on local roads like East Main Street before merging onto I 75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on I 75, providing a period of steady, faster travel. As you approach your destination, the drive will likely transition back to more local roads like Old Allatoona Road Southeast, offering a change of pace from the interstate.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Gilmer Street.
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 9.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (North Gilmer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (GA 61; GA 113; GA 293 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Gilmer Street
Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 61; GA 113; GA 293 / East Main Street
Turn left onto GA 61; GA 113; GA 293 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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 Cartersville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Emerson along the way.
Emerson
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Allatoona Road Southeast | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| West Cherokee Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Allatoona Landing Road Southeast | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| North Gilmer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 3.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cartersville, GA and Allatoona Beach, GA.
1
Start on GA 293
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cherokee Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
331 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Gilmer Street
3
Turn left onto GA 61; GA 113; GA 293
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
5
Merge onto I 75
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 283
Toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Allatoona Landing Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Allatoona Landing Road Southeast
9
Turn left
160 ft
·
12 sec
10
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
4:16 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 Cartersville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, East Main Street, Old Allatoona Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Cartersville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.45 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 9.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (North Gilmer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (GA 61; GA 113; GA 293 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cartersville, GA to Allatoona Beach, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Emerson along the way.
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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