Origin
Kennesaw, GA
Morning in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennesaw, 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
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennesaw, GA
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California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
Kennesaw to California, GA is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Dallas Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for anyone needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It's the kind of quick trip that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick errand or local transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Pine Mountain Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Paul Samuel Road Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Acworth Due West Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Hamilton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stilesboro Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
2
Turn right onto South Main Street Northwest
268 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Watts Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Watts Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Watts Drive
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Watts Drive
5
Continue on Watts Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Watts Drive
6
Continue on Pine Mountain Court
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pine Mountain Court
7
Turn right onto Pine Mountain Way
331 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pine Mountain Way
8
Turn left onto Pine Mountain Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pine Mountain Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Stilesboro Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stilesboro Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Paul Samuel Road Northwest
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Paul Samuel Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Acworth Due West Road Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Acworth Due West Road Northwest
12
Continue on Due West Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Due West Road Northwest
13
Turn right onto Old Hamilton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hamilton Road
14
Turn right onto GA 120
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dallas Highway
15
Continue on GA 120
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 92
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
17
Arrive at destination
GA 92
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street Northwest
Turn right onto South Main Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Watts Drive
Turn right onto Watts Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Watts Drive
Enter roundabout onto Watts Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Stilesboro Road
At end of road, turn right onto Stilesboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Paul Samuel Road Northwest
Turn left onto Paul Samuel Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in California on Sunday
Local time
6:01 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
3 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
22m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction rather than cruising on a highway. With only a 12% highway share, most of your travel will be on local roads like Dallas Highway, Pine Mountain Road, and Charles Hardy Parkway. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.8 miles on Dallas Highway, so be prepared for consistent attention to navigation. This isn't a route for setting cruise control, but rather for actively engaging with the local road network.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Dallas Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Watts Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Watts Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Dallas Highway. 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: near the start (South Main Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Watts Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Watts Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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