How far is Blakely, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Blakely, GA to California, GA is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
211.76 mi
03h 28m
Flight
175.93 mi
283.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.93 mi
Kilometers
283.13 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.76 mi
Kilometers
340.79 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sun, May 3, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Blakely
Sun, May 3, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blakely
2026-05-02T23:35
Arrive California
Sun, May 3, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blakely
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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Blakely
100.2 mi
01h 44m
To California
111.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    955 ft · 37 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blakley Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Blakley Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    30.4 mi · 33 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road

    1552 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sharpsburg McCollum Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Campbellton Fairburn Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166

    17 m · 1 sec · State Route 166

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 166

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fairburn Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Fairburn Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    1 km · 58 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blakely 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blakley Highway
69.2 mi · 33%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 23%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 14%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
Palmetto Cascade Highway
8.61 mi · 4%
Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blakley Highway

Continue straight

56.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
175.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 44m from Blakely
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blakely and Rain Showers near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Blakely and 111.6 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blakely and Rain Showers near California.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and California. Straight-line distance: 175.93 mi (283.13 km).

Blakely

#1 Blakely

County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA

Population4,491
Coordinates31.3776800, -84.9340900
Altitude80
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: US 27 Business (-84.934076, 31.378066)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.29 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.18
14.94 gal · 56.58 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.59 $59.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.08 $66.17
Premium $4.78 $35.69 $71.38
Diesel $5.62 $42.01 $84.02

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blakely and California. The current time is 23:35:39.

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.