How far is Bowdon, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Bowdon, GA to California, GA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll and Haralson Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowdon and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowdon and California.
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Start on Wedowee Street
34 m · 5 sec · Wedowee Street
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Continue on North Carroll Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Carroll Street
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Continue on Rome Street
9.6 mi · 13 min · Rome Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
1898 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
2978 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on Mirror Lake Boulevard
2542 ft · 48 sec · Mirror Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Punkintown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Punkintown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dallas Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Dallas Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dallas Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Boulevard
779 ft · 15 sec · Nathan Dean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn left onto Marietta Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2736 ft · 49 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 Bowdon 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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bowdon and Mostly Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowdon to California?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Bowdon and 25.8 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowdon and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowdon and California. Straight-line distance: 39.29 mi (63.23 km).
#1 Bowdon
City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 33.5378900, -85.2532800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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