Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
East Point, GA
Jim Patrick
The drive from California, GA to East Point, GA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on C H James Parkway, Tom Murphy Freeway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on C H James Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Thornton Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Headland Drive Southwest | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wendy Bagwell Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,545 veh/hr typical · worst 6,399
Quietest
2 AM
~703 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and East Point, GA.
Start on GA 92
Turn left onto US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Merge onto GA 154; GA 166
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto Greenbriar Parkway Southwest
Turn left onto Headland Drive Southwest
Continue on Norman Berry Drive
Turn right onto North Martin Street
Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.1 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward GA 154 North, GA 166 East: Langford Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Greenbriar Parkway, Campbelton Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.64 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in California on Friday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:57AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Morning in East Point on Friday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:57AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
31.2 mi in 46m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: C H James Parkway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
471 ft
Total Descent
468 ft
Highest Point
1,047 ft
~31.2 mi in
Elevation Range
216 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between California, GA and East Point, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Montgomery and Macon.
Greenville
Montgomery
Macon
“The Golden State” · Founded 1850
One of the most diverse states in the Union, California has a culture ranging from the easygoing surf spots on the beaches of Southern California to the glamor of Hollywood, and the counterculture and thriving businesses of the Bay Area. The state, which is on the west coast of the U.S., also varies greatly in natural beauty, from redwood forests on the North Coast to the ski resorts of the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains and the harsh desert of Death Valley. The largest state in the U.S. by population and the third largest by area, California boasts world-famous attractions and sights: Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Napa Valley wine country, and the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney.
Top landmarks
Founded 1870
East Point is southwest of the neighborhoods of Atlanta in the city's Metro Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,595. The city is named for being at the opposite end of the former Atlanta & West Point Railroad from West Point, Georgia. East Point is home to R&B and hip hop groups such as TLC, OutKast, Coolbreeze, Organized Noize, and Goodie Mob. It is also the home of Teddy Geiger and author and film critic Alonso Duralde. A growing fine arts community includes artists: Bjay Allen, Marc Villanueva, Su Abbott, and Alli Royce Sobel. A portion of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in East Point. The National Archives regional repository for data collected from the U.S. Census was originally located in East Point until it was moved to a new facility in the nearby city of Morrow.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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