Origin
California, GA
Evening in California on Wednesday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Rockmart, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Rockmart, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from California, GA to Rockmart, GA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nathan Dean Parkway, Jimmy Campbell Parkway, Rockmart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Nathan Dean Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Dean Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Rockmart Highway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Marietta Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Goodyear Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nathan Dean Parkway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Rockmart, GA.
1
Start on GA 92
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto GA 120
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
3
Continue on GA 120; GA 360
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockmart Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 278; GA 6
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn left onto GA 113
406 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cartersville Road
9
Continue on Goodyear Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodyear Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
Goodyear Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Turn left onto GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 278; GA 6; GA 120 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
GA 113 / Cartersville Road
Turn left onto GA 113 / Cartersville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.35 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
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.
Destination
Rockmart, GA
Evening in Rockmart on Wednesday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
22.1 mi in 29m, mostly highway — 7.1 mi of that is on Nathan Dean Parkway.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Nathan Dean Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Nathan Dean Parkway and Jimmy Campbell Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 278; GA 6; GA 120 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (GA 113 / Cartersville Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,275 ft
781 ft
Total Climb
482 ft
Total Descent
744 ft
Highest Point
1,275 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
494 ft
About the Cities
Starting in California, GA
Full guide →“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
- • Yosemite National Park — national park in California, United States
- • San Francisco Bay — bay of the Pacific Ocean on the California coast of the United States
- • San Andreas Fault — geological fault
Arriving in Rockmart, GA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Nathan Dean Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 278; GA 6; GA 120 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (GA 113 / Cartersville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockmart, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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