How far is Blackshear, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Blackshear, GA to California, GA is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackshear and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackshear and California.
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Start on West Main Street
8 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Gordon Street
34.5 mi · 51 min · Gordon Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Boulevard
2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard
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Continue on Hatch Parkway North
7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North
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Continue on Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on US 1/GA 4
2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on James Street
20.8 mi · 26 min · James Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Blackshear 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Blackshear and Clear near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackshear to California?
The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Blackshear and 134.8 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232 miles (373.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.43 one way or $74.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackshear and Clear near California.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackshear and California. Straight-line distance: 231.98 mi (373.34 km).
#1 Blackshear
City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.3060500, -82.2420700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.85 | $83.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.15 | $106.29 |
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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