How far is Alpharetta, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to California, GA is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and California.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Alpharetta Highway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
3174 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue straight
1613 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Marietta Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2790 ft · 52 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and California.
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.
Dallas Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.21 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to California?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Alpharetta and 22.1 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near California.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and California. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.12 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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