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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.84 mi
04h 44m
Flight
231.98 mi
373.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.98 mi
Kilometers
373.34 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.84 mi
Kilometers
431.05 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Tue, May 5, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Blackshear
Tue, May 5, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackshear
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive California
Tue, May 5, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackshear
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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Blackshear
133 mi
02h 22m
To California
134.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gordon Street

    34.5 mi · 51 min · Gordon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Boulevard

    2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Hatch Parkway North

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North

  6. 6

    Continue on Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on US 1/GA 4

    2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on James Street

    20.8 mi · 26 min · James Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  24. 24

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 30%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 24%
Gordon Street
34.5 mi · 13%
James Street
20.8 mi · 8%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
232 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 22m from Blackshear
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Blackshear

#1 Blackshear

City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA

Population3,523
Coordinates31.3060500, -82.2420700
Altitude34
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: West Main Street (-82.242082, 31.306047)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.78 L · about $37.43
Round trip
$74.86
18.9 gal · 71.56 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackshear and California. The current time is 23:04:15.

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.