How far is California, GA from Walthourville, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Walthourville, GA is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.77 mi
05h 25m
Flight
233.69 mi
376.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.69 mi
Kilometers
376.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.77 mi
Kilometers
430.93 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in California
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-18T07:40
Arrive Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From California
133.8 mi
02h 42m
To Walthourville
133.9 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville

    2402 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Aline Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Aline Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    70 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    20.3 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway

    86 m · 11 sec · West Oglethorpe Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    33 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
97.5 mi · 36%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 25%
Main Street
20.4 mi · 8%
Aline Road
13.4 mi · 5%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
233.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 42m from California
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from California and 133.9 miles from Walthourville.

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

The direct path is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.43 one way or $74.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around California and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Walthourville. Straight-line distance: 233.69 mi (376.08 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Walthourville

#2 Walthourville

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,065
Coordinates31.7741000, -81.6326100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Walthourville (-81.63261, 31.7741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $37.43
Round trip
$74.86
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.43 $74.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.85 $83.71
Premium $4.78 $45.15 $90.30
Diesel $5.62 $53.15 $106.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Walthourville. The current time is 07:40:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.