How far is Eastman, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Eastman, GA to California, GA is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastman and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastman and California.
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Start on College Street
87 m · 18 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
102 m · 12 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway 87 Bypass South
4.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 87 Bypass South
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Turn straight onto Golden Isles Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway
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Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Church Road
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Continue on Longstreet Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Longstreet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Jeffersonville
1640 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto I 16:west: Macon
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
22.5 mi · 24 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn right onto 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 Eastman 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eastman 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 Eastman to California?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Eastman and 82 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eastman and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastman and California. Straight-line distance: 149.63 mi (240.81 km).
#1 Eastman
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.1976700, -83.1776500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
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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