How far is California, GA from Griffin, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Griffin, GA is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 01h 33m.
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.
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Griffin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Griffin.
-
1
Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
-
2
Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
-
3
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
-
4
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
-
5
Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
544 ft · 10 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
2414 ft · 46 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.6 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
-
13
Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverdale Road
-
14
Continue on Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
-
15
Turn left onto Howard Street
678 ft · 21 sec · Howard Street
-
16
Turn right onto State Route 85
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
-
17
Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
18
Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
-
19
Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
18.8 mi · 27 min · Tara Boulevard
-
20
Turn left onto McIntosh Road
1976 ft · 48 sec · McIntosh Road
-
21
Continue on Experiment Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Experiment Street
-
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1812 ft · 46 sec · West Broad Street
-
23
Turn right onto State Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · State Street
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Griffin.
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.
Tara Boulevard
Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
18.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Sunny leaving California and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Griffin?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from California and 32.2 miles from Griffin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffin.
Stop Ideas Near College Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Griffin. Straight-line distance: 54.09 mi (87.05 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Griffin
County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.2467800, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Griffin (-84.26409, 33.24678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
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 14, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.