How far is Reidsville, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Reidsville, GA to California, GA is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
227.32 mi
03h 44m
Flight
198.01 mi
318.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.01 mi
Kilometers
318.66 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.32 mi
Kilometers
365.84 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Reidsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reidsville
2026-04-19T06:31
Arrive California
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reidsville
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Reidsville
113 mi
01h 52m
To California
114.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brazell Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · East Brazell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Earl Kemp Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Harrington Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Harrington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reidsville 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.6 mi · 39%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 36%
Earl Kemp Road
19.2 mi · 8%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 3%
East Brazell Street
6.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87.6 mi · 01h 34m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 52m from Reidsville
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Reidsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Reidsville and 114.3 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Reidsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reidsville and California. Straight-line distance: 198.01 mi (318.66 km).

Reidsville

#1 Reidsville

City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States

Population2,665
Coordinates32.0868600, -82.1179000
Altitude62
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: North Main Street (-82.117929, 32.086847)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.36 L · about $31.77
Round trip
$63.53
16.04 gal · 60.72 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.77 $63.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.52 $71.04
Premium $4.78 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $5.62 $45.10 $90.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reidsville and California. The current time is 06:31:29.

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.