How far is Mount Airy, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Mount Airy, GA to California, GA is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Airy and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and California.
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Start on 7th Street
838 ft · 38 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Old Main Street
111 m · 18 sec · Old Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway
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Continue on Wyly Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · Wyly Street South
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street South
1365 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South
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Turn left onto Irvin Street
803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street
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Turn right onto Level Grove Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Continue on Old Level Grove Road
2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road
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Continue on Level Grove Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 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 Mount Airy 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.
Lanier Parkway
Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to California?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Mount Airy and 50 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Airy and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Suwanee
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 Suwanee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and California. Straight-line distance: 82.32 mi (132.48 km).
#1 Mount Airy
Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,280 |
| Coordinates | 34.5187100, -83.5007300 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
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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