How far is California, GA from Bowdon, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Bowdon, GA is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Bowdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Bowdon.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2766 ft · 56 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Marietta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Villa Rica
158 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Nathan Dean Boulevard
896 ft · 17 sec · Nathan Dean Boulevard
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Continue on Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Punkintown Road
33 m · 2 sec · Punkintown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Punkintown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Punkintown Road
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Continue on Mirror Lake Boulevard
2542 ft · 50 sec · Mirror Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Liberty Road
2219 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1715 ft · 42 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 GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon
1460 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wedowee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Bowdon.
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 Clear leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Bowdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Bowdon?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 California and 26.2 miles from Bowdon.
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 13.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around California and Mostly Sunny near Bowdon.
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.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Bowdon. Straight-line distance: 39.29 mi (63.23 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowdon
City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 33.5378900, -85.2532800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowdon (-85.25328, 33.53789)
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 39m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
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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