How far is California, GA from Gordon, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Gordon, GA is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Gordon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Gordon.
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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
12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on US 80: Coliseum Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
667 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Coliseum Drive
1 km · 2 min · Coliseum Drive
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Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Emery Road
1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
74 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Macon Road
2312 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road
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Turn slight right onto Solomon Street
157 m · 19 sec · Solomon Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
709 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
41 m · 3 sec · Milledgeville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milledgeville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Gordon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Gordon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Gordon?
The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from California and 65 miles from Gordon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Mostly Sunny near Gordon.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
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 Locust Grove.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 108.53 mi (174.66 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gordon
City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 32.8820900, -83.3323800 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gordon (-83.33238, 32.88209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
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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