How far is California, GA from Ellaville, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Ellaville, GA is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Ellaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Ellaville.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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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 Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
544 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
2414 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.6 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
678 ft · 21 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto State Route 85
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
24.4 mi · 35 min · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
20.1 mi · 31 min · Fayetteville Street
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Merge slight left onto South Center Street
1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on South Church Street
12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
34.4 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Oglethorpe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oglethorpe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Ellaville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Church Street
Continue straight
34.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Ellaville?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from California and 71 miles from Ellaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.
Stop Ideas Near Williamson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamson.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Ellaville. Straight-line distance: 118.85 mi (191.27 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellaville
City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.2382100, -84.3090800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellaville (-84.30908, 32.23821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
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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