How far is California, GA from Vinings, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Vinings, GA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.01 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.57 mi
26.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.57 mi
Kilometers
26.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.6 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinings
Tue, May 26, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in California
Wed, May 27, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-05-26T23:07
Arrive Vinings
Tue, May 26, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Marietta
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From California
9.5 mi
00h 17m
To Vinings
9.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Macland Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    732 ft · 24 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast

    77 m · 9 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macland Road
8.51 mi · 45%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
5.14 mi · 27%
Atlanta Road Southeast
2.74 mi · 14%
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
1.81 mi · 10%
Hiram Acworth Highway
0.73 mi · 4%
Cochise Drive Southeast
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Macland Road

Turn left onto Macland Road

8.51 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
00h 17m from California
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving California and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vinings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from California and 9.5 miles from Vinings.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around California and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vinings.

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

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 Marietta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 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 Marietta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Vinings. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Vinings

#2 Vinings

Census designated place in the U.

Population9,734
Coordinates33.8648300, -84.4643700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Vinings (-84.46437, 33.86483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.31
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.65 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.97 $5.93
Premium $4.78 $3.20 $6.40
Diesel $5.62 $3.77 $7.54

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 · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Vinings. The current time is 23:07:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.