How far is California, GA from Hampton, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Hampton, GA is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.68 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.38 mi
73.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.68 mi
Kilometers
89.61 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in California
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-23T05:27
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
College Park
GA

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

From California
27.8 mi
00h 39m
To Hampton
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Hampton.

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road

    980 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South

    50 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Riverdale Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverdale Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · Howard Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 85

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 85

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tara Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Tara Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woolsey Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woolsey Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    692 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street South

    1366 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.6 mi · 23%
Tara Boulevard
11.3 mi · 20%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 13%
Tom Murphy Freeway
5.92 mi · 11%
State Route 85
3.77 mi · 7%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Park
00h 39m from California
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Hampton?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 27.8 miles from California and 27.8 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near College Park

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 College Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 8.1 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 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 3.1 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 College Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 45.38 mi (73.03 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

City in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Population8,184
Coordinates33.3870600, -84.2829800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Hampton (-84.28298, 33.38706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.73 $17.45
Premium $4.78 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.62 $11.08 $22.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Hampton. The current time is 05:27:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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