How far is California, GA from Porterdale, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Porterdale, GA is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Porterdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Porterdale.
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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
22.8 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 East: Covington, Oxford
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Access Road
140 m · 11 sec · Access Road
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Continue on Access Road
559 ft · 11 sec · Access Road
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Turn right onto Turner Lake Road Northwest
2326 ft · 1 min · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Lake Road Northwest
47 m · 7 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Lake Road Northwest
1403 ft · 27 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Continue on Turner Lake Road Southwest
2100 ft · 45 sec · Turner Lake Road Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on North Broad Street
2871 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Porterdale.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porterdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Porterdale?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Gresham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from California and 32.2 miles from Porterdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porterdale.
Stop Ideas Near Gresham Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gresham Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Porterdale. Straight-line distance: 54.41 mi (87.56 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porterdale
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 33.5751100, -83.8938000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porterdale (-83.8938, 33.57511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
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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