How far is Sylvester, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to California, GA is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvester and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvester and California.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto GA 300 North
2206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy 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 Sylvester and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sylvester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvester to California?
The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 99.9 miles from Sylvester and 100.8 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sylvester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near California.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and California. Straight-line distance: 173.25 mi (278.82 km).
#1 Sylvester
Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 31.5309200, -83.8369300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.04 | $56.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.36 | $62.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.83 | $67.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
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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