How far is Kennesaw, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Kennesaw, GA to California, GA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennesaw and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw and California.
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Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 6 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto South Main Street Northwest
82 m · 11 sec · South Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Watts Drive
586 ft · 13 sec · Watts Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Watts Drive
35 m · 2 sec · Watts Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Watts Drive
1509 ft · 32 sec · Watts Drive
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Continue on Pine Mountain Court
727 ft · 20 sec · Pine Mountain Court
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Turn right onto Pine Mountain Way
101 m · 14 sec · Pine Mountain Way
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Turn left onto Pine Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Pine Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stilesboro Road
3083 ft · 1 min · Stilesboro Road
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Turn left onto Paul Samuel Road Northwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Paul Samuel Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Acworth Due West Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Acworth Due West Road Northwest
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Continue on Due West Road Northwest
2613 ft · 53 sec · Due West Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Old Hamilton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Hamilton Road
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Turn right onto Dallas Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2790 ft · 52 sec · 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 Kennesaw and California.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dallas Highway
Turn right onto Dallas Highway
3.81 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennesaw to California?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Kennesaw and 5.5 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and California. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.71 km).
#1 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
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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