How far is Forest Park, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Forest Park, GA to California, GA is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Forest Park and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and California.
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Start on West Street
52 m · 11 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Dixie Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Dixie Road
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Continue on Crown Road Southeast
1969 ft · 41 sec · Crown Road Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy 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 Forest Park 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.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Park 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 Forest Park to California?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Forest Park and 20.8 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Park and Mostly Sunny 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 Forest Park and California. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.98 km).
#1 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 19,871 |
| Coordinates | 33.6220500, -84.3690900 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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