How far is Jefferson, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to California, GA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
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 Gwinnett 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 Jefferson and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and California.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
103 m · 17 sec · Gordon Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Windy Hill Road Southeast
5.1 mi · 10 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Macland Road Southwest
8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
1.2 km · 1 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 Jefferson 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.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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 Jefferson and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to California?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Berkeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Jefferson and 40.6 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Lake
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 Berkeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and California. Straight-line distance: 68.57 mi (110.36 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
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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