How far is Marietta, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to California, GA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and California.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 7 sec · West Park Square
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Turn right onto Whitlock Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.2 mi · 11 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 Marietta 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
Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway
7.21 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Marietta and Mostly Clear near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to California?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Marietta and 6.3 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Mostly Clear near California.
Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw
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 Kennesaw.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and California. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.45 km).
#1 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
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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