How far is Winder, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Winder, GA to California, GA is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 33m.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winder and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder and California.
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Start on Broad Street
2960 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Patrick Mill Road
2523 ft · 1 min · Patrick Mill Road
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Continue on Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Bill Rutledge Road
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Turn left onto West Winder Bypass
1044 ft · 20 sec · West Winder Bypass
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Continue on Patrick Mill Road
1757 ft · 36 sec · Patrick Mill Road
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Turn right onto University Parkway
18.1 mi · 23 min · University Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 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 Winder and California.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University Parkway
Turn right onto University Parkway
18.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winder 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 Winder to California?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Winder and 36 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winder and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Doraville
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 Doraville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winder and California. Straight-line distance: 59 mi (94.95 km).
#1 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
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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