How far is Saint Simon Mills, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Saint Simon Mills, GA to California, GA is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.19 mi
05h 22m
Flight
271.74 mi
437.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.74 mi
Kilometers
437.33 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.19 mi
Kilometers
494.38 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Simon Mills
2026-04-19T11:47
Arrive California
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Simon Mills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Saint Simon Mills
168.9 mi
02h 41m
To California
138.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 Saint Simon Mills and California.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simon Mills and California.

  1. 1

    Start on Arthur J. Moore Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1085 ft · 49 sec · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sea Island Road

    157 m · 13 sec · Sea Island Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    992 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1046 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Glynn Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden Isles Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Isles Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

    2923 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Simon Mills and California.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 51%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 26%
I 95 North
61.1 mi · 20%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 2%
Golden Isles Parkway
4.26 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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 41m from Saint Simon Mills
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Simon Mills 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 Saint Simon Mills to California?

The road trip is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Saint Simon Mills and 138.3 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Simon Mills and California. Straight-line distance: 271.74 mi (437.33 km).

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#1 Saint Simon Mills

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,915
Coordinates31.1707900, -81.4073200
Altitude3
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: Arthur J Moore Drive (-81.407088, 31.170718)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.03 L · about $42.94
Round trip
$85.87
21.68 gal · 82.06 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.94 $85.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $48.01 $96.02
Premium $4.78 $51.79 $103.59
Diesel $5.62 $60.96 $121.93

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 Saint Simon Mills and California. The current time is 11:47:31.

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.