How far is Morgan, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Morgan, GA to California, GA is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
201.31 mi
03h 23m
Flight
164.75 mi
265.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.75 mi
Kilometers
265.14 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.31 mi
Kilometers
323.98 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive California
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Morgan
94.9 mi
01h 41m
To California
106.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street Northeast

    43 m · 6 sec · School Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Street Northeast

    49 m · 5 sec · Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bermuda Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bermuda Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    2098 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Fountain Bridge Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Line Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · Line Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Fountain Bridge Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    30.4 mi · 33 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road

    1552 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sharpsburg McCollum Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Campbellton Fairburn Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166

    17 m · 1 sec · State Route 166

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 166

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fairburn Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Fairburn Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    1 km · 58 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on 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 Morgan 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 24%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 15%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
Fountain Bridge Road
8.97 mi · 4%
Palmetto Cascade Highway
8.61 mi · 4%
Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 41m from Morgan
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgan and Sunny near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Morgan and 106.4 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and California. Straight-line distance: 164.75 mi (265.14 km).

Morgan

#1 Morgan

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States

Population1,835
Coordinates31.5376700, -84.5993600
Altitude74
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: School Street Northeast (-84.599116, 31.537664)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.89 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.78 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and California. The current time is 07:02:27.

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.