How far is California, GA from Resaca, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Resaca, GA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.38 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.07 mi
75.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.07 mi
Kilometers
75.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.9 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Resaca
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in California
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Resaca
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From California
26.7 mi
00h 33m
To Resaca
26.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between California and Resaca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Resaca.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Hiram Acworth Highway

    1691 ft · 37 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dallas Acworth Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Dallas Acworth Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cobb Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cobb Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stars Way

    980 ft · 31 sec · Stars Way

  7. 7

    Turn left onto LakePoint Parkway

    1371 ft · 33 sec · LakePoint Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    43 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    2120 ft · 43 sec · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

    2183 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Resaca, LaFayette

    1256 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Resaca Beach Boulevard

    2069 ft · 43 sec · Resaca Beach Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    558 ft · 22 sec · Battlefield Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nicklesville Road Northeast

    18 m · 1 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
36.6 mi · 68%
Hiram Acworth Highway
6.88 mi · 13%
Dallas Acworth Highway
4.03 mi · 8%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
2.95 mi · 6%
Cobb Parkway
1.34 mi · 3%
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 33m from California
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Resaca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Resaca?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from California and 26.7 miles from Resaca.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Resaca.

Stop Ideas Near White

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Resaca. Straight-line distance: 47.07 mi (75.75 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Resaca

#2 Resaca

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,089
Coordinates34.5803600, -84.9432800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Resaca (-84.94328, 34.58036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Resaca. The current time is 00:58:15.

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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.