How far is Dock Junction, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Dock Junction, GA to California, GA is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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
297.98 mi
05h 15m
Flight
265.65 mi
427.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.65 mi
Kilometers
427.52 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.98 mi
Kilometers
479.56 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dock Junction
Wed, May 13, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dock Junction
2026-05-12T19:20
Arrive California
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dock Junction
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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dock Junction
165.3 mi
02h 37m
To California
132.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dock Junction and California.

  1. 1

    Start on Picket Landing Drive

    123 m · 20 sec · Picket Landing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blythe Island Highway

    1852 ft · 40 sec · Blythe Island Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Blythe Isc

    602 ft · 19 sec · Blythe Isc

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Jesup Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New Jesup Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dock Junction 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 52%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 27%
I 95 North
62.9 mi · 21%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 2%
Thornton Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
265.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 37m from Dock Junction
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dock Junction and Mostly Sunny near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dock Junction to California?

The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Dock Junction and 132.6 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.63 one way or $83.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dock Junction and Mostly Sunny near California.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dock Junction and California. Straight-line distance: 265.65 mi (427.52 km).

Dock Junction

#1 Dock Junction

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

Population7,721
Coordinates31.2024500, -81.5167700
Altitude1
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: Picket Landing Drive (-81.516764, 31.202445)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.8 L · about $41.63
Round trip
$83.26
21.02 gal · 79.6 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.63 $83.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.55 $93.10
Premium $4.78 $50.22 $100.43
Diesel $5.62 $59.11 $118.22

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dock Junction and California. The current time is 19:20:49.

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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.