How far is California, GA from Ellijay, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Ellijay, GA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Ellijay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Ellijay.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2698 ft · 49 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn right onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Dallas Highway
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Turn left onto Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Ernest West Barrett Parkway
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Continue on Barrett Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Barrett Parkway
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Turn left onto I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
2088 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
545 ft · 17 sec · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Ellijay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellijay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Ellijay?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from California and 34.9 miles from Ellijay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 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 Ellijay.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Ellijay. Straight-line distance: 55.67 mi (89.6 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellijay (-84.48215, 34.69481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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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