How far is California, GA from Midway, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Midway, GA is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
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 Gordon 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 Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Midway.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
6.6 mi · 11 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
1691 ft · 37 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn right onto Dallas Acworth Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Dallas Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Cobb Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cobb Parkway
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Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Stars Way
980 ft · 31 sec · Stars Way
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Turn left onto LakePoint Parkway
1371 ft · 33 sec · LakePoint Parkway
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Turn right
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast
2120 ft · 43 sec · Old Allatoona Road Southeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
2183 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight
123 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road
2716 ft · 57 sec · Lafayette Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Midway.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 01h 11m
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 Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Midway?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from California and 44.8 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Calhoun
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 Calhoun.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Midway. Straight-line distance: 77.85 mi (125.29 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,015 |
| Coordinates | 34.9631300, -85.2594000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-85.2594, 34.96313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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