How far is California, GA from Nahunta, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Nahunta, GA is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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 06h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Nahunta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Nahunta.
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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
65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
1627 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right
94 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast
24.6 mi · 37 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Cannon Street
18 m · 3 sec · Cannon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cannon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Nahunta.
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
Continue straight
65.6 mi · 01h 11m
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 Nahunta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Nahunta?
The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from California and 141.6 miles from Nahunta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 5:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Nahunta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Nahunta. Straight-line distance: 247.15 mi (397.75 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nahunta
City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 31.2043900, -81.9812300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nahunta (-81.98123, 31.20439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.24 | $112.48 |
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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