How far is California, GA from Jonesboro, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Jonesboro, GA is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Jonesboro.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
544 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
2414 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.6 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
678 ft · 21 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto State Route 85
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3058 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Courthouse Way
61 m · 9 sec · Courthouse Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Jonesboro.
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.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from California and 22.1 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near East Point
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 East Point.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.16 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,134 |
| Coordinates | 33.5215000, -84.3538100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesboro (-84.35381, 33.5215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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