How far is Lumpkin, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Lumpkin, GA to California, GA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.14 mi
01h 21m
Flight
50.84 mi
81.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.84 mi
Kilometers
81.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.14 mi
Kilometers
104.83 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sun, May 24, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 7:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumpkin
2026-05-24T16:17
Arrive California
Sun, May 24, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumpkin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Roswell
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Lumpkin
29.3 mi
00h 40m
To California
35.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1891 ft · 50 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    905 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roswell Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1613 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Marietta Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Marietta Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2790 ft · 52 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumpkin and California.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas Highway
7.42 mi · 11%
Roswell Road
7.36 mi · 11%
North Marietta Parkway
3.55 mi · 5%
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.88 mi · 4%
Marietta Highway
2.01 mi · 3%
Charles Hardy Parkway
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

29.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
00h 40m from Lumpkin
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumpkin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Lumpkin and 35.9 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lumpkin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.

Stop Ideas Near Roswell

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 Roswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Suwanee City Hall

Suwanee , GA
330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
Rating 4.7/5 47 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roswell.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

57 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

113 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and California. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.3673200, -84.0407400
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 53 (-84.040731, 34.367326)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.19 $20.37
Premium $4.78 $10.99 $21.98
Diesel $5.62 $12.94 $25.87

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumpkin and California. The current time is 16:17:20.

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.