How far is Acworth, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Acworth, GA to California, GA is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.88 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.89 mi
17.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.89 mi
Kilometers
17.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.88 mi
Kilometers
22.34 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Tue, May 26, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Acworth
Tue, May 26, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acworth
2026-05-26T22:10
Arrive California
Tue, May 26, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Acworth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennesaw
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Acworth
7 mi
00h 12m
To California
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acworth and California.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acworth and California.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2651 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    141 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Acworth Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Acworth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cobb Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mars Hill Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Mars Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dallas Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dallas Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2790 ft · 52 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acworth and California.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mars Hill Road
7.55 mi · 54%
Lake Acworth Drive
1.58 mi · 11%
Charles Hardy Parkway
1.51 mi · 11%
Dallas Highway
1.25 mi · 9%
Cobb Parkway
0.84 mi · 6%
Hiram Acworth Highway
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mars Hill Road

Turn right onto Mars Hill Road

7.55 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennesaw
00h 12m from Acworth
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Acworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acworth to California?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Acworth and 7 miles from California.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Acworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.

Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kennesaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennesaw.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

78 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and California. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.52 km).

Acworth

#1 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.678314, 34.066435)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.78 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $5.62 $2.76 $5.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Acworth and California. The current time is 22:10:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.