How far is California, GA from Mableton, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Mableton, GA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.43 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.65 mi
18.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.65 mi
Kilometers
18.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mableton
Sun, May 31, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in California
Sun, May 31, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-05-31T04:16
Arrive Mableton
Sun, May 31, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in California
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Powder Springs
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From California
7.7 mi
00h 12m
To Mableton
7.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 9 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Doctor Luke Glenn Garrett Junior Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Doctor Luke Glenn Garrett Junior Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Austell Powder Springs Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Austell Powder Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

    924 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Whispering Pines Road

    30 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right

    47 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C H James Parkway
6.36 mi · 41%
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
2.98 mi · 19%
Hiram Acworth Highway
1.99 mi · 13%
Austell Powder Springs Road
1.18 mi · 8%
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
0.99 mi · 6%
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
0.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

C H James Parkway

Continue on C H James Parkway

6.36 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powder Springs
00h 12m from California
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving California and Chance Rain Showers near Mableton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Powder Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from California and 7.7 miles from Mableton.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around California and Chance Rain Showers near Mableton.

Stop Ideas Near Powder Springs

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 Powder Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Hiram City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Hiram City Hall

Hiram , GA
217 Main St, Hiram, GA 30141
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powder Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

92 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Mableton. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Mableton

#2 Mableton

Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia

Population37,115
Coordinates33.8187200, -84.5824300
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Mableton (-84.58243, 33.81872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Mableton. The current time is 04:16:10.

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.