How far is California, GA from East Point, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to East Point, GA is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.19 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.86 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from California.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.19 mi
Kilometers
50.19 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Point
Mon, May 4, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in California
Mon, May 4, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-05-04T17:04
Arrive East Point
Mon, May 4, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Pineview
GA

Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America

From California
15.6 mi
00h 23m
To East Point
15.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and East Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon

    544 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon

    2414 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 154 North, GA 166 East: Langford Parkway

    1013 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Langford Parkway

    2534 ft · 38 sec · Langford Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenbriar Parkway, Campbelton Road

    794 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Greenbriar Parkway Southwest

    134 m · 16 sec · Greenbriar Parkway Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Headland Drive Southwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Headland Drive Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Norman Berry Drive

    3072 ft · 1 min · Norman Berry Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Martin Street

    1369 ft · 42 sec · North Martin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue

    85 m · 13 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 24%
Tom Murphy Freeway
5.92 mi · 19%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.07 mi · 16%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 11%
Headland Drive Southwest
2.54 mi · 8%
Hiram Acworth Highway
1.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

C H James Parkway

Continue on C H James Parkway

7.36 mi · 00h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineview
00h 23m from California
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving California and Sunny near East Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to East Point?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from California and 15.6 miles from East Point.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Sunny near East Point.

Stop Ideas Near Pineview

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 Pineview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.9 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 12.6 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 11.9 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

19 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and East Point. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
East Point

#2 East Point

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population35,042
Coordinates33.6795500, -84.4393700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: East Point (-84.43937, 33.67955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.87 $9.74
Premium $4.78 $5.26 $10.51
Diesel $5.62 $6.19 $12.37

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between California and East Point. The current time is 17:04:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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