How far is Ellijay, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Ellijay, GA to California, GA is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
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.
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellijay and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay and California.
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Start on North Church Street
128 m · 24 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
126 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Northside Square
95 m · 18 sec · River Street
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Exit the rotary onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn slight right
135 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto APD Highway
24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Barrett Parkway
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 5 West Connector
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 5 Connector West
66 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barrett Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrett Parkway
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Continue on Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Ernest West Barrett Parkway
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Turn right onto Dallas Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2790 ft · 52 sec · 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 Ellijay and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Merge slight left onto APD Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Ellijay and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellijay to California?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Ellijay and 34.9 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellijay and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellijay and California. Straight-line distance: 55.67 mi (89.6 km).
#1 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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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