How far is California, GA from Fair Oaks, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
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 Fair Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Fair Oaks.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Austell Road Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Austell Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Barber Road
2112 ft · 1 min · Barber Road
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Turn left onto Joyner Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Joyner Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Fair Oaks.
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 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 Clear leaving California and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Fair Oaks?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Powder Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from California and 6.8 miles from Fair Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around California and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Powder Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powder Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9164900, -84.5446500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fair Oaks (-84.54465, 33.91649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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