How far is California, GA from North Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilcox 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 North Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and North Decatur.
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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
12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3122 ft · 48 sec · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 10 East: John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center, Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
1504 ft · 44 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
139 m · 13 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Decatur Road
2 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
897 ft · 18 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Decatur Road
23 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
1084 ft · 22 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Decatur Road;Oxford Road Northeast
20 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Decatur Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Decatur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and North Decatur.
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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 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.
Clear leaving California and Sunny near North Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to North Decatur?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from California and 17.5 miles from North Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Sunny near North Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Pineview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and North Decatur. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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