How far is California, GA from Milledgeville, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Milledgeville, GA is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Milledgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Milledgeville.
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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
22.9 mi · 28 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton
1925 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Eatonton Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road
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Continue on Madison Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Clarke Street
1089 ft · 39 sec · North Clarke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Clarke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Milledgeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving California and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Milledgeville?
The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from California and 63 miles from Milledgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around California and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Milledgeville. Straight-line distance: 104.71 mi (168.52 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milledgeville
County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,508 |
| Coordinates | 33.0801400, -83.2321000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milledgeville (-83.2321, 33.08014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.59 | $35.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.66 | $39.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.21 | $42.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
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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