How far is Port Wentworth, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Port Wentworth, GA to California, GA is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.96 mi
04h 32m
Flight
240.84 mi
387.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.84 mi
Kilometers
387.6 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.96 mi
Kilometers
445.72 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Port Wentworth
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Wentworth
2026-04-18T07:59
Arrive California
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Wentworth
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Port Wentworth
137.6 mi
02h 16m
To California
139.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Wentworth and California.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossgate Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Crossgate Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gulfstream Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulfstream Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airways Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Airways Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pooler Parkway

    818 ft · 15 sec · Pooler Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    38 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Savannah

    2264 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    1325 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Wentworth 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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 56%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 29%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 3%
I 95 South
4.2 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 16m from Port Wentworth
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth to California?

The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Port Wentworth and 139.4 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Wentworth and Mostly Sunny near California.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Wentworth and California. Straight-line distance: 240.84 mi (387.6 km).

Port Wentworth

#1 Port Wentworth

City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA

Population9,812
Coordinates32.1490900, -81.1631700
Altitude7
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: Crossgate Road (-81.163164, 32.149067)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.99 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.40
19.54 gal · 73.98 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.70 $77.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.27 $86.54
Premium $4.78 $46.68 $93.36
Diesel $5.62 $54.95 $109.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Wentworth and California. The current time is 07:59:59.

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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.