How far is California, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Census designated place in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Dunwoody.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Macland Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road
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Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto I 285 East
2083 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashford Dunwoody Road
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road North
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road
1466 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn sharp left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Dunwoody.
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.
Macland Road
Turn left onto Macland Road
8.51 mi · 00h 13m
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 Clear near Dunwoody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 14.4 miles from California and 14.4 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around California and Mostly Clear near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 23.64 mi (38.05 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.79 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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