How far is Reed Creek, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Reed Creek, GA to California, GA is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 02h 23m.
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 Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reed Creek and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reed Creek and California.
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Start on Boleman Hill Road
1902 ft · 58 sec · Boleman Hill Road
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Turn left onto New Hope Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mt Hebron Road
28 m · 11 sec · Mt Hebron Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Olivet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
2629 ft · 1 min · Mount Olivet Road
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Turn right onto Junction 77
2.2 mi · 4 min · Junction 77
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Continue on Lavonia Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway
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Continue on Hartwell Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road
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Continue on Vickery Street
935 ft · 28 sec · Vickery Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
796 ft · 27 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Take the exit straight
149 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Windy Hill Road Southeast
5.1 mi · 10 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Macland Road Southwest
8.5 mi · 13 min · Macland Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
1.2 km · 1 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 Reed Creek 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.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Reed Creek 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 Reed Creek to California?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Hoschton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Reed Creek and 64.4 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Reed Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.
Stop Ideas Near Hoschton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoschton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reed Creek and California. Straight-line distance: 110.26 mi (177.45 km).
#1 Reed Creek
Census-designated place in Hart County, Georgia
| Population | 2,604 |
| Coordinates | 34.4459400, -82.9248700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.17 | $42.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
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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