Origin
Carrollton, GA
Evening in Carrollton on Sunday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, GA to California, GA
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, GA
Michael Hall
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
The drive from Carrollton, GA to California, GA covers 35 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cliff Street, Alabama Street, North Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.5 miles from Carrollton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 35 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cliff Street 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 Carrollton, GA to California, GA is easy. At 52m 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 Carrollton, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cliff Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alabama Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mirror Lake Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Punkintown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Cliff Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
190 ft
·
16 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Cliff Street
4
Turn left onto Alabama Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
Alabama Street
5
Turn right onto North Park Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Street
6
Turn slight right
9.2 mi
·
12 min
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 20 East
8
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Liberty Road, Villa Rica
10
Turn left onto Liberty Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Road
11
Continue on Mirror Lake Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mirror Lake Boulevard
12
Continue on Punkintown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Punkintown Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dallas Highway
16 ft
·
Dallas Highway
14
Exit the roundabout onto Dallas Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas Highway
15
Continue on Villa Rica Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Villa Rica Highway
16
Continue on Nathan Dean Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Nathan Dean Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
18
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
19
Turn left onto Marietta Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Highway
20
Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
21
Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
22
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 17.5 miles from Carrollton, GA, or about 26m 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 35 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near California, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carrollton, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carrollton, GA
This is one driving day of about 35 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carrollton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Carrollton, GA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Carrollton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in California, GA
The final approach into California, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around California, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| premium | $4.78 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
California, GA
Evening in California on Sunday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
30 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
52m 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 Carrollton, GA to California, GA covers 35 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cliff Street, Alabama Street, North Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Carrollton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 Carrollton, GA to California, GA is easy. At 52m 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 Carrollton, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carrollton, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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