How far is Carrollton, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to California, GA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
34.95 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.16 mi
48.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.16 mi
Kilometers
48.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.25 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive California
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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
Villa Rica
GA

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

From Carrollton
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To California
15.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street

    49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East

    1939 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica

    1898 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    2978 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mirror Lake Boulevard

    2542 ft · 48 sec · Mirror Lake Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Punkintown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Punkintown Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dallas Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Dallas Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Dallas Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Villa Rica Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nathan Dean Boulevard

    779 ft · 15 sec · Nathan Dean Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2736 ft · 49 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 33%
Tom Murphy Freeway
6.64 mi · 19%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.92 mi · 5%
North Park Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Charles Hardy Parkway
1.41 mi · 4%
Marietta Highway
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Villa Rica Highway

Continue on Villa Rica Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Rica
00h 26m from Carrollton
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Villa Rica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Carrollton and 15.7 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near California.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Rica

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and California. Straight-line distance: 30.16 mi (48.53 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
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#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-85.076596, 33.580221)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.78 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $5.62 $6.92 $13.84

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 Carrollton and California. The current time is 21:29:37.

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.