How far is California, GA from Social Circle, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Social Circle, GA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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 Social Circle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Social Circle.
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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
30.2 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello
1559 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto East Hightower Trail
25 m · 3 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Social Circle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
30.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Showers And Thunderstorms near Social Circle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Social Circle?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from California and 36.3 miles from Social Circle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Showers And Thunderstorms near Social Circle.
Stop Ideas Near Panthersville
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 Panthersville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 61.73 mi (99.35 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
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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