Origin
California, GA
Late night in California on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Vinings, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
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.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Vinings, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from California, GA to Vinings, GA, expect a straightforward 19-mile journey. You should plan for about 34 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will take you along Macland Road, Windy Hill Road Southwest, and Atlanta Road Southeast as you navigate through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive. Because the entire trip is local, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing to budget for extra rest or hotel stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macland Road | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Windy Hill Road Southwest | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Atlanta Road Southeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Paces Ferry Road Southeast | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cochise Drive Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Macland Road
— 8.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Vinings, GA.
1
Start on GA 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
2
Turn left onto GA 360
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Macland Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlanta Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
8
Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast
254 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cochise Drive Southeast
9
Arrive at destination
Cochise Drive Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 360 / Macland Road
Turn left onto GA 360 / Macland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Atlanta Road Southeast
Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Turn left onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
19 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Cochise Drive Southeast
Turn left onto Cochise Drive Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Vinings, GA
Late night in Vinings on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 19-mile trip is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. You will spend 0% of your time on major interstates, meaning you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8.5-mile segment on Macland Road, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between the various local roads, the driving environment remains consistently urban and technical. Keep your eyes on the road, as the route requires active navigation rather than the mindless cruising found on longer highway hauls.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Macland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near GA 360 / Macland Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (GA 360 / Macland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (Atlanta Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (Paces Ferry Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Macland Road. 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 0.7 miles (GA 360 / Macland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (Atlanta Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (Paces Ferry Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vinings, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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