How far is California, GA from Blackshear, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Blackshear, GA is about 265.9 miles (428 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
265.97 mi
05h 35m
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
265.97 mi
Kilometers
428.03 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackshear
Sat, Apr 11, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in California
Sat, Apr 11, 6:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-11T07:42
Arrive Blackshear
Sat, Apr 11, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 California
133 mi
02h 47m
To Blackshear
132.9 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast

    34.5 mi · 51 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 25%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 25%
Blackshear Highway Southeast
34.5 mi · 13%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 5%
Plant Hatch Parkway
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
232 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 47m from California
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving California and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Blackshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.9 miles (428 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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 California and 132.9 miles from Blackshear.

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 33.9 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Blackshear.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Blackshear. Straight-line distance: 231.98 mi (373.34 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Blackshear

#2 Blackshear

City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA

Population3,523
Coordinates31.3060500, -82.2420700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Blackshear (-82.24207, 31.30605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.53 L · about $37.19
Round trip
$74.39
18.78 gal · 71.06 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.19 $74.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.59 $83.18
Premium $4.78 $44.87 $89.73
Diesel $5.62 $52.81 $105.62

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Blackshear. The current time is 07:42:21.

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.