How far is California, GA from Blakely, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Blakely, GA is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Harris County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Blakely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Blakely.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
3244 ft · 57 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Fairburn Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Fairburn Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
2898 ft · 58 sec · Sharpsburg McCollum Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
1259 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
2732 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Blakely.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Clear leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Blakely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Blakely?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 California and 99.9 miles from Blakely.
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 24.2 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Mostly Sunny near Blakely.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Blakely. Straight-line distance: 175.93 mi (283.13 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blakely
County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 4,491 |
| Coordinates | 31.3776800, -84.9340900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blakely (-84.93409, 31.37768)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.96 | $55.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
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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