How far is California, GA from Perry, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Perry, GA is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.27 mi
02h 38m
Flight
116.73 mi
187.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.73 mi
Kilometers
187.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.27 mi
Kilometers
214.47 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in California
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From California
66.7 mi
01h 19m
To Perry
66.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between California and Perry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Perry.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    2998 ft · 1 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ball Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ball Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    585 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Perry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 50%
Fall Line Freeway
19.3 mi · 14%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 12%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 9%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 6%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 19m from California
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Perry?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from California and 66.5 miles from Perry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Perry. Straight-line distance: 116.73 mi (187.86 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Perry

#2 Perry

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Population18,845
Coordinates32.4582100, -83.7315700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Perry (-83.73157, 32.45821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.8 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.23
9.4 gal · 35.6 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.62 $37.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.82 $41.63
Premium $4.78 $22.46 $44.91
Diesel $5.62 $26.43 $52.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Perry. The current time is 08:09:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.