How far is Oakwood, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to California, GA is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.39 mi
01h 25m
Flight
53.71 mi
86.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.39 mi
Kilometers
106.84 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-19T01:18
Arrive California
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Oakwood
32.2 mi
00h 42m
To California
34.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and California.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and California.

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Street

    2139 ft · 59 sec · Allen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plainview Road

    1864 ft · 55 sec · Plainview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thurmond Tanner Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Thurmond Tanner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

    889 ft · 29 sec · H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Windy Hill Road, Smyrna

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southeast

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Macland Road Southwest

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood and California.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
29.8 mi · 45%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 18%
Macland Road Southwest
8.49 mi · 13%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
8.17 mi · 12%
Thurmond Tanner Road
1.26 mi · 2%
I 75 North
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 42m from Oakwood
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to California?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Oakwood and 34.2 miles from California.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and California. Straight-line distance: 53.71 mi (86.44 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

Population4,305
Coordinates34.2276000, -83.8843500
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
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#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Street (-83.884357, 34.227595)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.36 $20.73
Premium $4.78 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $5.62 $13.16 $26.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and California. The current time is 01:18:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.