How far is Scottdale, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Scottdale, GA to California, GA is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottdale and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottdale and California.
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Start on Church Street
26 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Clarendon Avenue
54 m · 13 sec · North Clarendon Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn left onto Sams Crossing
154 m · 10 sec · Sams Crossing
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Candler Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on Candler Road Northeast
638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast
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Continue on Candler Road Southeast
1672 ft · 40 sec · Candler Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Maynard Terrace Southeast
781 ft · 21 sec · Maynard Terrace Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
15.8 mi · 19 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 Scottdale 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
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
15.8 mi · 00h 19m
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 Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottdale to California?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Scottdale and 26.8 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Pineview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and California. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.74 km).
#1 Scottdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,631 |
| Coordinates | 33.7898300, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
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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