How far is Peachtree City, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Peachtree City, GA to California, GA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peachtree City and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree City and California.
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Start on Floy Farr Parkway
58 m · 14 sec · Floy Farr Parkway
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Continue on Floy Farr Parkway
1740 ft · 45 sec · Floy Farr Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto Joel Cowan Parkway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Joel Cowan Parkway
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Continue on Senoia Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Senoia Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.5 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy 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 Peachtree City 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.52 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 Peachtree City and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peachtree City to California?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Peachtree City and 18.2 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peachtree City and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near East Point
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 East Point.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peachtree City and California. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.7 km).
#1 Peachtree City
City in Fayette County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 36,223 |
| Coordinates | 33.3967800, -84.5957600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
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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