How far is Abbeville, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Abbeville, GA to California, GA is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.02 mi
03h 12m
Flight
157.11 mi
252.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.11 mi
Kilometers
252.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.02 mi
Kilometers
288.1 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Abbeville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-04-15T02:53
Arrive California
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Abbeville
88.5 mi
01h 36m
To California
90.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and California.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and California.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    23.3 mi · 33 min · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1583 ft · 41 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Progress Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1038 ft · 16 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Perry Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75:north: Macon

    1526 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and California.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 37%
South Broad Street
23.3 mi · 13%
I 75 North
18.7 mi · 10%
I 75
18.3 mi · 10%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 7%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 36m from Abbeville
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abbeville and Mostly Sunny near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to California?

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Abbeville and 90.5 miles from California.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abbeville and Mostly Sunny near California.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and California. Straight-line distance: 157.11 mi (252.84 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

Population2,656
Coordinates31.9921200, -83.3068200
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
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#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-83.306901, 31.992119)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $25.03
Round trip
$50.07
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.03 $50.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.99 $55.98
Premium $4.78 $30.20 $60.39
Diesel $5.62 $35.54 $71.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and California. The current time is 02:53:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.