Origin
California, GA
Afternoon in California on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, Dallas Highway, Ernest West Barrett Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. 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.
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.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Turn right onto GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
5
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
GA 5 Business
Take the exit onto GA 5 Business toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball...
6
40.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
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GA 5 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 5 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 22.4 mi | 23m |
| Dallas Highway | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Ernest West Barrett Parkway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| A P D Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Barrett Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Ball Ground Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| GA 5 Business | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 22.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Ball Ground, GA.
1
Start on GA 92
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto GA 120
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on GA 120
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dallas Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Ernest West Barrett Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on GA 5 Connector
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Barrett Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 575; GA 5
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto GA 5 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 5 Business
Exit 27
Toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 5 Business
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
GA 5 Business
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto GA 5 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Ground Highway
12
Continue on GA 5 Business
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Canton Highway
13
Turn right
104 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn right onto GA 372
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
A. W. Roberts Drive
15
Continue on GA 372
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
16
Arrive at destination
GA 372
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from California, GA · 31m 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
Afternoon in Ball Ground on Friday
Local time
4:02 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 Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from California, GA to Ball Ground, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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