How far is Fairview, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Fairview, GA to California, GA is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
90.68 mi
01h 37m
Flight
77.29 mi
124.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.29 mi
Kilometers
124.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.94 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Fri, Oct 16, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Oct 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive California
Fri, Oct 16, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Calhoun
GA

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

From Fairview
45.3 mi
00h 48m
To California
45.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McFarland Avenue

    137 m · 18 sec · McFarland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Schmitt Road

    148 m · 11 sec · West Schmitt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Battlefield Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Allatoona Road, Emerson

    1642 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    1125 ft · 30 sec · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto LakePoint Parkway

    1505 ft · 40 sec · LakePoint Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stars Way

    1004 ft · 30 sec · Stars Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Joe Frank Harris Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cobb Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cobb Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dallas Acworth Highway Northwest

    4 mi · 7 min · Dallas Acworth Highway Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    1844 ft · 44 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hiram Acworth Highway

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
66.2 mi · 73%
Battlefield Parkway
7.96 mi · 9%
Hiram Acworth Highway
6.88 mi · 8%
Dallas Acworth Highway Northwest
4.01 mi · 4%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway
2.96 mi · 3%
Cobb Parkway
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

65.9 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
00h 48m from Fairview
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Clear near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Fairview and 45.4 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calhoun

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

106 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and California. Straight-line distance: 77.29 mi (124.39 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9456300, -85.2844000
Altitude259
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: McFarland Avenue (-85.284381, 34.945668)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.22
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.11 $24.22
Mid-grade $4.27 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.70 $15.04 $30.08
Diesel $5.75 $18.38 $36.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and California. The current time is 07:41:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.