How far is Lindale, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Lindale, GA to California, GA is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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 Polk 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 Lindale and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindale and California.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
42 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1462 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Rockmart Road Southeast
2450 ft · 1 min · Old Rockmart Road Southeast
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
127 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Spur 101 Southeast
1 km · 3 min · Spur 101 Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockmart Road Southeast
12.7 mi · 19 min · Rockmart Road Southeast
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Nathan Dean Parkway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn left onto Marietta Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2736 ft · 49 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 Lindale 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.
Rockmart Road Southeast
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockmart Road Southeast
12.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 leaving Lindale 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 Lindale to California?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Rockmart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lindale and 18.6 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lindale and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Rockmart
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 Rockmart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindale and California. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.48 km).
#1 Lindale
City in Smith County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 4,191 |
| Coordinates | 34.1867600, -85.1746700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
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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