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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.16 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.92 mi
64.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.92 mi
Kilometers
64.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.16 mi
Kilometers
75.89 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Mountain
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in California
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Pine Mountain
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From California
23.5 mi
00h 32m
To Pine Mountain
23.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    22.9 mi · 28 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Evans Mill Road, Lithonia Industrial Boulevard, Lithonia

    2936 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    542 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Access Road East

    1.3 km · 1 min · Access Road East

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Evans Mill Road

    144 m · 13 sec · Evans Mill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodrow Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodrow Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Klondike Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Klondike Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
22.9 mi · 49%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Highway
5.73 mi · 12%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 7%
Hiram Acworth Highway
1.99 mi · 4%
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 32m from California
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.1 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 4.1 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Pine Mountain. Straight-line distance: 39.92 mi (64.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Pine Mountain

#2 Pine Mountain

City in Harris and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,452
Coordinates33.6759400, -84.1149200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Pine Mountain (-84.11492, 33.67594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.3 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.32 gal · 12.6 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Pine Mountain. The current time is 07:39:45.

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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.