How far is California, GA from Blue Ridge, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Blue Ridge, GA is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 01h 47m.
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.
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Blue Ridge.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2698 ft · 49 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn right onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Dallas Highway
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Turn left onto Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Ernest West Barrett Parkway
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Continue on Barrett Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Barrett Parkway
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Turn left onto I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
2088 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
27.8 mi · 35 min · APD Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway
11.2 mi · 13 min · APD Highway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Highway 76
1056 ft · 20 sec · Old Highway 76
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Continue on East First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Blue Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Continue on APD Highway
27.8 mi · 00h 35m
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 California and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from California and 42.3 miles from Blue Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
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 Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 69.57 mi (111.97 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ridge
County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 34.8639700, -84.3240900 |
| Altitude | 537 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ridge (-84.32409, 34.86397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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