How far is Ellaville, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Ellaville, GA to California, GA is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellaville and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellaville and California.
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Start on West Oglethorpe Street
27 m · 10 sec · West Oglethorpe Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
21.1 mi · 25 min
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Continue on South Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight right
55 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Continue on State Route 85
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Riverdale Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Riverdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy 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 Ellaville and California.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellaville 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 Ellaville to California?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Ellaville and 99.9 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.92 one way or $47.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellaville and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Williamson
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 Williamson.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellaville and California. Straight-line distance: 118.85 mi (191.27 km).
#1 Ellaville
City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.2382100, -84.3090800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
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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