How far is California, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.82 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.16 mi
48.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.16 mi
Kilometers
48.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.47 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in California
Mon, Apr 13, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-13T15:43
Arrive Carrollton
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Villa Rica
GA

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

From California
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Carrollton
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between California and Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Carrollton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2766 ft · 56 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Charles Hardy Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Villa Rica

    158 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nathan Dean Boulevard

    896 ft · 17 sec · Nathan Dean Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Villa Rica Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Punkintown Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Punkintown Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Punkintown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Punkintown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mirror Lake Boulevard

    2542 ft · 50 sec · Mirror Lake Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Liberty Road

    2219 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Carrollton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 30%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 24%
Tom Murphy Freeway
6.68 mi · 17%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.81 mi · 5%
North Park Street
1.5 mi · 4%
Charles Hardy Parkway
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Villa Rica Highway

Continue on Villa Rica Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Rica
00h 27m from California
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving California and Partly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Carrollton?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Villa Rica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from California and 19.4 miles from Carrollton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around California and Partly Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Rica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Villa Rica, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villa Rica.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 30.16 mi (48.53 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Carrollton. The current time is 15:43:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.