How far is Chamblee, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Chamblee, GA to California, GA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.91 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.7 mi
41.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.7 mi
Kilometers
41.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.13 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Chamblee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chamblee
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive California
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chamblee
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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Chamblee
14.9 mi
00h 25m
To California
15 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°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 Chamblee and California.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Peachtree Road

    4 m · 3 sec · New Peachtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 285 West

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Windy Hill Road, Smyrna

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southeast

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Macland Road Southwest

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macland Road Southwest
8.49 mi · 28%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
8.17 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8.12 mi · 27%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
2.45 mi · 8%
I 75 North
0.91 mi · 3%
Hiram Acworth Highway
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Macland Road Southwest

Continue on Macland Road Southwest

8.49 mi · 00h 14m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 25m from Chamblee
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chamblee 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 Chamblee to California?

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Chamblee and 15 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
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
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chamblee and California. Straight-line distance: 25.7 mi (41.36 km).

Chamblee

#1 Chamblee

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population30,842
Coordinates33.8920500, -84.2988100
Altitude309
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: Chamblee Dunwoody Road (-84.298844, 33.892025)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.16 $8.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.65 $9.30
Premium $4.78 $5.02 $10.03
Diesel $5.62 $5.91 $11.81

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 Chamblee and California. The current time is 22:13:00.

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.