How far is North Decatur, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to California, GA is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Decatur and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and California.
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Start on North Decatur Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Decatur Road;Oxford Road Northeast
43 m · 3 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Decatur Road
1062 ft · 21 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Decatur Road
14 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
895 ft · 18 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oakdale Road Northeast
16 m · 2 sec · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
61 m · 4 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
833 ft · 21 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
2477 ft · 39 sec · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
2648 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 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 North Decatur 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.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 North Decatur and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to California?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from North Decatur and 18 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Decatur and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Pineview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and California. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 km).
#1 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
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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