How far is Ball Ground, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Ball Ground, GA to California, GA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Ground and California.
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Start on Gilmer Ferry Road
606 ft · 23 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on A. W. Roberts Drive
1081 ft · 44 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Canton Highway
1403 ft · 27 sec · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Turn right onto Howell Bridge Road
1917 ft · 40 sec · Howell Bridge Road
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Take the ramp left
2135 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto A P D Highway
6 mi · 6 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Barrett Parkway
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 5 West Connector
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 5 Connector West
66 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barrett Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrett Parkway
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Continue on Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Ernest West Barrett Parkway
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Turn right onto Dallas Highway
6.1 mi · 9 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 Ball Ground and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.2 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.
Sunny leaving Ball Ground and Clear near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ball Ground to California?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Ball Ground and 20.8 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ball Ground and Clear near California.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball Ground and California. Straight-line distance: 35.84 mi (57.68 km).
#1 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
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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