How far is California, GA from Ocilla, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Ocilla, GA is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Ocilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Ocilla.
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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
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 32: Sycamore, Ocilla
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 32 East: Ocilla
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Sycamore Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Sycamore Road
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Continue on Sycamore Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sycamore Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sycamore Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Highway
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Continue on Irwinville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Irwinville Highway
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Turn slight right onto Mystic Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mystic Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Mystic Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Mystic Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
3077 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
25 m · 6 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 Ocilla.
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
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Ocilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Ocilla?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from California and 106.8 miles from Ocilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Ocilla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Ocilla. Straight-line distance: 182.58 mi (293.83 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocilla
City in Irwin County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 31.5944700, -83.2513000 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocilla (-83.2513, 31.59447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.39 | $66.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.03 | $72.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.40 | $84.81 |
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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