How far is California, GA from Hinesville, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Hinesville, GA is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Hinesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Hinesville.
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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
124.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 67: Pembroke, Ft Stewart
2573 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Oglethorpe Highway
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1118 ft · 33 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right
21 m · 3 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 Hinesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
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125 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Hinesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Hinesville?
The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from California and 135.8 miles from Hinesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Hinesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Hinesville. Straight-line distance: 232.14 mi (373.59 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinesville
City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,085 |
| Coordinates | 31.8468800, -81.5959500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinesville (-81.59595, 31.84688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.95 | $75.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.77 | $91.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
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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