How far is California, GA from Kennesaw, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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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.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Kennesaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Kennesaw.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2698 ft · 49 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn right onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway
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Turn left onto Old Hamilton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Hamilton Road
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Turn left onto Due West Road Northwest
2613 ft · 51 sec · Due West Road Northwest
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Continue on Acworth Due West Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Acworth Due West Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Paul Samuel Road Northwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Paul Samuel Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Stilesboro Road
3108 ft · 1 min · Stilesboro Road
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Turn left onto Pine Mountain Road Northwest
1.9 mi · 4 min · Pine Mountain Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Pine Mountain Way
101 m · 12 sec · Pine Mountain Way
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Turn left onto Pine Mountain Court
652 ft · 20 sec · Pine Mountain Court
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Continue on Watts Drive
1604 ft · 33 sec · Watts Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dallas Street
32 m · 2 sec · Dallas Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dallas Street
93 m · 10 sec · Dallas Street
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Turn right onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
562 ft · 19 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Kennesaw.
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.
Dallas Highway
Continue on Dallas Highway
3.8 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving California and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Kennesaw?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from California and 6.4 miles from Kennesaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around California and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
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 Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.71 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
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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