How far is Albany, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to California, GA is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and California.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Mostly Cloudy near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to California?
The road trip is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Albany and 105.4 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Mostly Cloudy near California.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and California. Straight-line distance: 165.3 mi (266.03 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.45 | $70.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.73 | $83.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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