How far is Deenwood, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Deenwood, GA to California, GA is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.74 mi
04h 41m
Flight
231.46 mi
372.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.46 mi
Kilometers
372.5 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.74 mi
Kilometers
450.2 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Fri, Apr 17, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in Deenwood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deenwood
2026-04-17T11:37
Arrive California
Fri, Apr 17, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deenwood
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Deenwood
138.2 mi
02h 20m
To California
141.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue

    579 ft · 20 sec · Augusta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deenwood 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 33%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 23%
Albany Highway
62.4 mi · 22%
I 75 North
18.7 mi · 7%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 20m from Deenwood
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deenwood and Sunny near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Deenwood and 141.5 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.10 one way or $78.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deenwood and California. Straight-line distance: 231.46 mi (372.5 km).

Deenwood

#1 Deenwood

Census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia

Population2,146
Coordinates31.2220100, -82.3872500
Altitude42
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: Augusta Avenue (-82.387891, 31.222035)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.37 L · about $39.10
Round trip
$78.19
19.74 gal · 74.74 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.10 $78.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.71 $87.43
Premium $4.78 $47.16 $94.32
Diesel $5.62 $55.51 $111.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Deenwood and California. The current time is 11:37:25.

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.