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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.68 mi
02h 57m
Flight
148.41 mi
238.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.41 mi
Kilometers
238.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.68 mi
Kilometers
290.77 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM EDT
Return by in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuthbert
2026-04-15T16:31
Arrive California
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuthbert
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Cuthbert
84.6 mi
01h 28m
To California
96 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dawson Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street

    77 m · 6 sec · Peachtree Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    2718 ft · 52 sec · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    37.5 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    30.4 mi · 33 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road

    1552 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sharpsburg McCollum Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Campbellton Fairburn Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166

    17 m · 1 sec · State Route 166

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 166

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fairburn Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Fairburn Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    1 km · 58 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  28. 28

    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.

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 27%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 17%
Martha Berry Highway
11.4 mi · 6%
Palmetto Cascade Highway
8.61 mi · 5%
Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.64 mi · 4%
Fairburn Road
6.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 28m from Cuthbert
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Cuthbert

#1 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-84.789456, 31.771)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuthbert and California. The current time is 16:31:54.

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.