How far is California, GA from Pine Mountain, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Pine Mountain, GA is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 05m.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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 Pine Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Pine Mountain.
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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
22.9 mi · 28 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Evans Mill Road, Lithonia Industrial Boulevard, Lithonia
2936 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
542 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Access Road East
1.3 km · 1 min · Access Road East
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Evans Mill Road
144 m · 13 sec · Evans Mill Road
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Continue on Woodrow Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Woodrow Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Klondike Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Klondike Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road
40 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Pine Mountain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
22.9 mi · 00h 28m
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 Pine Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Pine Mountain?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from California and 23.6 miles from Pine Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Pine Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Pine Mountain. Straight-line distance: 39.92 mi (64.25 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Mountain
City in Harris and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 33.6759400, -84.1149200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Mountain (-84.11492, 33.67594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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