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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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
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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.
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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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Perry Parkway
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Isles Highway
1145 ft · 23 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway
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Continue on 341 Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
2525 ft · 1 min · Commerce Street
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Turn sharp left
4 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 Hawkinsville.
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 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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Hawkinsville. Straight-line distance: 134.9 mi (217.1 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawkinsville
City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,324 |
| Coordinates | 32.2837700, -83.4721200 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawkinsville (-83.47212, 32.28377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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