How far is California, GA from Doraville, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Doraville, GA is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
31.81 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.56 mi
42.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.19 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doraville
Mon, May 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in California
Mon, May 25, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-05-25T09:09
Arrive Doraville
Mon, May 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From California
15.9 mi
00h 25m
To Doraville
15.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Macland Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

    1094 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    1413 ft · 36 sec · Buford Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1049 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Peachtree Road

    1585 ft · 51 sec · New Peachtree Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.4 mi · 36%
Macland Road
8.51 mi · 27%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 23%
Cobb Parkway South
1.64 mi · 5%
I 285 East
1.08 mi · 3%
Hiram Acworth Highway
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 25m from California
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doraville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from California and 15.9 miles from Doraville.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doraville.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Doraville. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Doraville

#2 Doraville

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,264
Coordinates33.8981600, -84.2832600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Doraville (-84.28326, 33.89816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.44 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.96 $9.92
Premium $4.78 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.62 $6.30 $12.60

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Doraville. The current time is 09:09:37.

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.