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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Macland Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road
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Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
5.1 mi · 10 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 4 min · Paces Ferry Road Southeast
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
732 ft · 24 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast
77 m · 9 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Vinings. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.66 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vinings
Census designated place in the U.
| Population | 9,734 |
| Coordinates | 33.8648300, -84.4643700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinings (-84.46437, 33.86483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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