How far is Cuthbert, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Cuthbert, GA to California, GA is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harris County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuthbert and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuthbert and California.
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Start on West Dawson Street
45 m · 4 sec · West Dawson Street
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Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street
77 m · 6 sec · Peachtree Street
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Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
35 m · 5 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1 mi · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
2718 ft · 52 sec · Martha Berry Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
37.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2487 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 33 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
1552 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sharpsburg McCollum Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
40 m · 3 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Campbellton Fairburn Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166
17 m · 1 sec · State Route 166
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 166
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Turn left onto Fairburn Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Fairburn Road
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Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuthbert and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cuthbert and Mostly Clear near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuthbert to California?
The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Cuthbert and 96 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cuthbert and Mostly Clear near California.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuthbert and California. Straight-line distance: 148.41 mi (238.85 km).
#1 Cuthbert
City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,361 |
| Coordinates | 31.7712700, -84.7893700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.21 | $56.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
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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