How far is California, GA from Cartersville, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Cartersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Cartersville.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
6.6 mi · 11 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
1691 ft · 37 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn right onto Dallas Acworth Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Dallas Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Cobb Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cobb Parkway
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Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
7.7 mi · 11 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
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Turn slight left
111 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Justice Robert Benham Drive
1925 ft · 55 sec · Justice Robert Benham Drive
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Turn right onto South Erwin Street
1 km · 2 min · South Erwin Street
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Turn left onto West Cherokee Avenue
1608 ft · 53 sec · West Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Cartersville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
7.72 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Cartersville?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from California and 10.7 miles from Cartersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Stop Ideas Near Acworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acworth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.88 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cartersville (-84.80231, 34.16533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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