How far is California, GA from Moultrie, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Moultrie, GA is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Moultrie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Moultrie.
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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
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 319, South GA 35: Omega Road, Moultrie
1427 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Old Omega Road
1514 ft · 35 sec · Old Omega Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 35 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tifton Highway
34 m · 5 sec · Tifton Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Tifton Highway
1010 ft · 19 sec · Tifton Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Moultrie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Moultrie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Moultrie?
The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from California and 116.3 miles from Moultrie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.56 one way or $65.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Mostly Sunny near Moultrie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Moultrie. Straight-line distance: 197.28 mi (317.49 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moultrie
City in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,149 |
| Coordinates | 31.1799100, -83.7890600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moultrie (-83.78906, 31.17991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
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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