Origin
Chamblee, GA
Late night in Chamblee on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chamblee, GA to California, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chamblee, GA
Kelly
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
Chamblee, GA to California, GA is 29.9 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Macland Road Southwest, Windy Hill Road Southeast, and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration and lack of major highway driving, it's a straightforward drive. Expect a route that emphasizes local roads over high-speed travel, suitable for a quick journey between two points in the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macland Road Southwest | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Windy Hill Road Southeast | 8.2 mi | 16m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Peachtree Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Macland Road Southwest
— 8.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chamblee, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on New Peachtree Road
14 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Peachtree Road
2
Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 285
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on Windy Hill Road Southeast
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on GA 360
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Macland Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto GA 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
12
Arrive at destination
GA 92
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 285 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 West
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in California on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
49m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on Macland Road Southwest. Be prepared for a varied driving experience as you transition between different local roads, keeping your attention focused on navigating intersections and local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Macland Road Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chamblee, GA and California, GA, road signs point toward Marietta, Chattanooga and Smyrna.
Marietta
10.9 mi in
|
~16m
Chattanooga
10.9 mi in
|
~16m
Smyrna
12.2 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Macland Road Southwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at California, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Chamblee Dunwoody Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at California, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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