How far is East Point, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from East Point, GA to California, GA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Point and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Point and California.
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Start on the route
85 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Martin Street
1369 ft · 38 sec · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto Norman Berry Drive
3120 ft · 1 min · Norman Berry Drive
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Continue on Headland Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Headland Drive
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Turn right onto Greenbriar Parkway Southwest
871 ft · 17 sec · Greenbriar Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Mount Gilead Road Southwest
106 m · 15 sec · Mount Gilead Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Campbellton Road Southwest
826 ft · 17 sec · Campbellton Road Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward GA 154 West, GA 166 West
138 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Langford Parkway
854 ft · 13 sec · Langford Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Birmingham, Montgomery
698 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
4.8 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Point and California.
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.
C H James Parkway
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East Point and Clear near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Point to California?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from East Point and 16.1 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Point and Clear near California.
Stop Ideas Near Pineview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Point and California. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).
#1 East Point
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 35,042 |
| Coordinates | 33.6795500, -84.4393700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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