How far is California, GA from North Druid Hills, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to North Druid Hills, GA is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and North Druid Hills.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Macland Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road
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Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
8 mi · 16 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South
3106 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 85 North, I 85 South, I 75 South: Greenville, Atlanta
3132 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 42: North Druid Hills Road
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 42 South: North Druid Hills Road
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Turn sharp right onto Lavista Road Northeast
110 m · 16 sec · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn left
21 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
76 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and North Druid Hills.
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.
Macland Road
Turn left onto Macland Road
8.51 mi · 00h 13m
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 Druid Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to North Druid Hills?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 16.4 miles from California and 16.5 miles from North Druid Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Sunny near North Druid Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and North Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 25.8 mi (41.52 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 Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Druid Hills (-84.31326, 33.81677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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