How far is California, GA from Winterville, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Winterville, GA is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.08 mi
02h 09m
Flight
84.18 mi
135.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.18 mi
Kilometers
135.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.08 mi
Kilometers
153.01 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in California
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Lawrenceville
GA

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From California
47.5 mi
01h 04m
To Winterville
47.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on University Parkway

    39.1 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1904 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cherokee Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Athens Road

    100 m · 10 sec · Athens Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Parkview Road

    152 m · 22 sec · Parkview Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkview Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
39.1 mi · 41%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.8 mi · 12%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 mi · 9%
Macland Road
8.51 mi · 9%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 8%
Outer Loop 10
6.22 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Continue on University Parkway

39.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
01h 04m from California
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Winterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from California and 47.6 miles from Winterville.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Winterville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville.

RAIL

Gainesville

39 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

92 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Winterville. Straight-line distance: 84.18 mi (135.48 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Winterville

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

Population1,229
Coordinates33.9670600, -83.2782100
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Winterville (-83.27821, 33.96706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.78 $16.01 $32.01
Diesel $5.62 $18.84 $37.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Winterville. The current time is 05:51:07.

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.