How far is Oxford, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Oxford, GA to California, GA is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 13m.
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 Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and California.
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Start on Emory Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Emory Street
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Turn right onto West Street Northwest
2236 ft · 51 sec · West Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Highway 278 Northwest
1845 ft · 35 sec · Highway 278 Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
22.8 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 28 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 Oxford 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
Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
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 Oxford and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to California?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Oxford and 31.5 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and California. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.78 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,337 |
| Coordinates | 33.6190000, -83.8674100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
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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