How far is California, GA from Powder Springs, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.86 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.43 mi
8.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.43 mi
Kilometers
8.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.86 mi
Kilometers
11.04 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powder Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in California
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-18T19:51
Arrive Powder Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in California
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hiram
GA

Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

From California
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Powder Springs
3.4 mi
00h 05m

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
88°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 Powder Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Powder Springs.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Florence Road

    1 km · 1 min · Florence Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Powder Springs Dallas Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Dallas Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marietta Street

    612 ft · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Powder Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiram Acworth Highway
1.99 mi · 29%
C H James Parkway
1.29 mi · 19%
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
0.99 mi · 14%
Powder Springs Dallas Road
0.95 mi · 14%
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
0.89 mi · 13%
Florence Road
0.64 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Hiram Acworth Highway

Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

1.99 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 05m from California
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Powder Springs?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from California and 3.4 miles from Powder Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

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 Hiram and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

97 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

102 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 5.43 mi (8.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Powder Springs

#2 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.92 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.90
0.48 gal · 1.84 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.95 $1.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.78 $1.15 $2.29
Diesel $5.62 $1.35 $2.70

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 Powder Springs. The current time is 19:51:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.