How far is Porterdale, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Porterdale, GA to California, GA is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porterdale and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porterdale and California.
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Start on North Broad Street
2871 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Turner Lake Road Southwest
2100 ft · 42 sec · Turner Lake Road Southwest
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Continue on Turner Lake Road Northwest
1399 ft · 27 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Lake Road Northwest
49 m · 7 sec · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Lake Road Northwest
2510 ft · 1 min · Turner Lake Road Northwest
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Continue straight
3201 ft · 1 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 Porterdale 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Porterdale 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 Porterdale to California?
The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Gresham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Porterdale and 32.1 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Porterdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.
Stop Ideas Near Gresham Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gresham Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porterdale and California. Straight-line distance: 54.41 mi (87.56 km).
#1 Porterdale
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 33.5751100, -83.8938000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
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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