Origin
California, GA
Night in California on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Ball Ground, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 42 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles Hardy Parkway, Dallas Highway, Ernest West Barrett Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles Hardy Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Hardy Parkway | — | — |
| Dallas Highway | — | — |
| Ernest West Barrett Parkway | — | — |
| Barrett Parkway | — | — |
| I 575 North | — | — |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | — | — |
| A P D Highway | — | — |
| GA 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Charles Hardy Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Ball Ground, GA.
1
Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
2
Turn right onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
3
Continue on Dallas Highway
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dallas Highway
4
Turn left onto Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Ernest West Barrett Parkway
5
Continue on Barrett Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Barrett Parkway
6
Turn left onto I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
7
Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8
Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
A P D Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
10
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Ground Highway
12
Continue on Canton Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canton Highway
13
Turn right
105 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
A. W. Roberts Drive
15
Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from California, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ball Ground, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ball Ground, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ball Ground, GA
Night in Ball Ground on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 42 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles Hardy Parkway, Dallas Highway, Ernest West Barrett Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from California, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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