How far is California, GA from Norcross, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Norcross, GA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.37 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.37 mi
Kilometers
56.92 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norcross
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in California
Fri, Apr 17, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-17T18:25
Arrive Norcross
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From California
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To Norcross
17.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Macland Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1421 ft · 18 sec · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Peachtree Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.2 mi · 29%
Macland Road
8.51 mi · 24%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 20%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.16 mi · 12%
Cobb Parkway South
1.64 mi · 5%
Holcomb Bridge Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 27m from California
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Norcross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from California and 17.7 miles from Norcross.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Norcross.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Norcross

#2 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.78 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $5.62 $7.03 $14.06

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Norcross. The current time is 18:25:26.

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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.