How far is Jasper, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Jasper, GA to California, GA is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.58 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.02 mi
67.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.02 mi
Kilometers
67.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.58 mi
Kilometers
83.01 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sun, May 3, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T09:27
Arrive California
Sun, May 3, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holly Springs
GA

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

From Jasper
26.3 mi
00h 31m
To California
25.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South East Street

    55 m · 15 sec · South East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto APD Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · APD Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Barrett Parkway

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 5 West Connector

    34 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 5 Connector West

    66 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Barrett Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrett Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ernest West Barrett Parkway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Ernest West Barrett Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dallas Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Dallas Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2790 ft · 52 sec · 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 Jasper 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
19 mi · 37%
A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 19%
APD Highway
7.01 mi · 14%
Dallas Highway
6.06 mi · 12%
Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi · 9%
Barrett Parkway
2.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 31m from Jasper
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Jasper and Clear near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Jasper and 25.2 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Jasper and Clear near California.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot
Roswell City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Roswell City Hall

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

43 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

63 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and California. Straight-line distance: 42.02 mi (67.63 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States

Population4,037
Coordinates34.4678700, -84.4290900
Altitude446
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: South East Street (-84.429044, 34.467891)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.06 $16.12
Premium $4.78 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $5.62 $10.24 $20.47

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and California. The current time is 09:27:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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