How far is California, GA from Hawkinsville, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Hawkinsville, GA is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.64 mi
03h 05m
Flight
134.9 mi
217.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.9 mi
Kilometers
217.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.64 mi
Kilometers
247.26 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in California
Mon, Apr 20, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-20T04:49
Arrive Hawkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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

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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From California
76.9 mi
01h 32m
To Hawkinsville
76.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Perry Parkway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

  18. 18

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

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Isles Highway

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 341 Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    2525 ft · 1 min · Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left

    4 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 44%
Fall Line Freeway
17.8 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 7%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
01h 32m from California
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving California and Clear near Hawkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from California and 76.7 miles from Hawkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Clear near Hawkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Hawkinsville. Straight-line distance: 134.9 mi (217.1 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Hawkinsville

#2 Hawkinsville

City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States

Population5,324
Coordinates32.2837700, -83.4721200
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Hawkinsville (-83.47212, 32.28377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $21.47
Round trip
$42.94
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.47 $42.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.01 $48.01
Premium $4.78 $25.90 $51.79
Diesel $5.62 $30.48 $60.96

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Hawkinsville. The current time is 04:49:36.

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.