How far is North Druid Hills, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to California, GA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Druid Hills and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and California.
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Start on the route
76 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast
104 m · 16 sec · Lavista Road Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast
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Turn slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
2825 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Horace E Tate Freeway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
2101 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest
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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 North Druid Hills 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 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 Druid Hills and Clear near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Druid Hills to California?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from North Druid Hills and 15.1 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Druid Hills and Clear near California.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Druid Hills and California. Straight-line distance: 25.8 mi (41.52 km).
#1 North Druid Hills
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 18,947 |
| Coordinates | 33.8167700, -84.3132600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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