Origin
Gainesville, GA
Morning in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, GA
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Acworth, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, I 985 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 73.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | — | — |
| E | — | — |
| I 985 South | — | — |
| Lanier Parkway | — | — |
| I 285 West | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Acworth, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
3
Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 985 South: Atlanta
5
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lanier Parkway
6
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight right
9.8 mi
·
10 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
10
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
14
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
17
Keep slight left to continue on GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot
18
Turn left onto Cherokee Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cherokee Road
19
Continue on Cowan Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Road
20
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Gainesville, GA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Acworth, GA
The final approach into Acworth, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.60 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Acworth on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
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
4 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
1h 27m 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 Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, I 985 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Gainesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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.
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, GA to Acworth, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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