How far is California, GA from Hoschton, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Hoschton, GA is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 29m.
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 Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Hoschton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Hoschton.
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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
7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South
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Turn left onto I 285 East
2083 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.8 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 53: Braselton, Hoschton
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Green Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
25 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Hoschton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Clear leaving California and Sunny near Hoschton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Hoschton?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from California and 33.7 miles from Hoschton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Sunny near Hoschton.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
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 Norcross.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Hoschton. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.87 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoschton
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,485 |
| Coordinates | 34.0965000, -83.7612800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoschton (-83.76128, 34.0965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
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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