How far is Union City, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Union City, GA to California, GA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and California.
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Start on Bantry Circle
81 m · 19 sec · Bantry Circle
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Turn left onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 30 sec · Limerick Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 11 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 24 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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Turn right onto Flat Shoals Road
2308 ft · 1 min · Flat Shoals Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbrook Street
563 ft · 25 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
42 m · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Stonewall Tell Road
5 mi · 9 min · Stonewall Tell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stonewall Tell Road
15 m · 1 sec · Stonewall Tell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stonewall Tell Road
70 m · 5 sec · Stonewall Tell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stonewall Tell Road
32 m · 3 sec · Stonewall Tell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stonewall Tell Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Stonewall Tell Road
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Turn right onto Campbellton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Campbellton Road
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Turn left onto Camp Creek Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Camp Creek Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
6.7 mi · 10 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 Union City and California.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
C H James Parkway
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union City 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 Union City to California?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 16 miles from Union City and 16.2 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union City 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 Union City and California. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).
#1 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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