How far is Griffin, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Griffin, GA to California, GA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffin and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin and California.
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Start on State Street
116 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
157 m · 16 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1323 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1246 ft · 37 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Experiment Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Experiment Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Experiment Street
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Street
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Continue on McIntosh Road
1900 ft · 41 sec · McIntosh Road
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Turn right onto North Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · North Expressway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Continue on State Route 85
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Riverdale Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Riverdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 mi · 15 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 Griffin 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griffin 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 Griffin to California?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Griffin and 34.5 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Griffin and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near College Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and California. Straight-line distance: 54.09 mi (87.05 km).
#1 Griffin
County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.2467800, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
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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