How far is Norcross, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Norcross, GA to California, GA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
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.
Census designated place in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norcross and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross and California.
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Start on South Peachtree Street
16 m · 5 sec · South Peachtree Street
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
1788 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10 mi · 12 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 Norcross 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.99 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Norcross and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norcross to California?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Norcross and 17.2 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norcross and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norcross and California. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.17 km).
#1 Norcross
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,003 |
| Coordinates | 33.9412100, -84.2135300 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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