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Trip from California, GA to Woodstock, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown California, GA, GA

California, GA

Lesli Whitecotton

city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

Woodstock, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from California, GA to Woodstock, GA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m 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 $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.1 miles from California, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 22.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from California, GA to Woodstock, GA is easy. At 34m 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 Woodstock, 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
Towne Lake Parkway
Wall Street

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 Woodstock, 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

6.2 mi · 6 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock
9

Turn right onto Towne Lake Parkway

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Towne Lake Parkway
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Towne Lake Parkway

98 ft · 2 sec · Towne Lake Parkway
11

Exit the roundabout onto Towne Lake Parkway

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Towne Lake Parkway
12

Turn right onto Wall Street

269 ft · 17 sec · Wall Street
13

Turn left onto Mill Street

167 ft · 15 sec · Mill Street
14

Turn left onto Main Street

354 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.1 miles from California, GA, or about 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.1 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodstock, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving California, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from California, GA

This is one driving day of about 22.3 miles and 34m.

At 22.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.1 mi from California, GA · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Springfield, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marietta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodstock, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodstock, 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

$3.49 one way

$6.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.81 $7.63
premium $4.70 $4.13 $8.25
diesel $5.61 $4.92 $9.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

California, GA

Evening in California on Wednesday

Local time

8:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodstock, GA

Evening in Woodstock on Wednesday

Local time

8:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m 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 Woodstock, GA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m 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 11.1 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 $3.49 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 Woodstock, GA is easy. At 34m 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 Woodstock, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from California, GA to Woodstock, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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