How far is Davisboro, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Davisboro, GA to California, GA is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
170.38 mi
03h 01m
Flight
139.31 mi
224.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.31 mi
Kilometers
224.19 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.38 mi
Kilometers
274.2 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Thu, Jun 11, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Davisboro
Thu, Jun 11, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davisboro
2026-06-10T23:24
Arrive California
Thu, Jun 11, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davisboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Davisboro
83.5 mi
01h 30m
To California
86.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Drive

    16 m · 5 sec · East Brown Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tree Nursery Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tree Nursery Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ridge Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2736 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Warthen Road

    20 mi · 30 min · Warthen Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    85 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davisboro 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 28%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 14%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 13%
Warthen Road
20 mi · 12%
Greensboro Highway
20 mi · 12%
Fall Line Freeway
9.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 30m from Davisboro
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Davisboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Davisboro and 86.9 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davisboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davisboro and California. Straight-line distance: 139.31 mi (224.19 km).

Davisboro

#1 Davisboro

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,950
Coordinates32.9790400, -82.6079100
Altitude91
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: East Brown Drive (-82.60787, 32.979142)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.61
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.81 $47.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.62 $53.24
Premium $4.78 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.62 $33.80 $67.60

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Davisboro and California. The current time is 23:24:09.

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.