How far is Unadilla, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Unadilla, GA to California, GA is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.13 mi
02h 34m
Flight
128.56 mi
206.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.56 mi
Kilometers
206.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.13 mi
Kilometers
238.39 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Unadilla
Thu, Apr 30, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unadilla
2026-04-30T01:36
Arrive California
Thu, Apr 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unadilla
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Unadilla
73.9 mi
01h 17m
To California
74.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    126 m · 12 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Macon

    990 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unadilla 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 44%
Macon
34.7 mi · 23%
I 75 North
18.7 mi · 13%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 8%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 5%
Thornton Road
3.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
01h 17m from Unadilla
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Unadilla 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 Unadilla to California?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Unadilla and 74.3 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Unadilla and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unadilla and California. Straight-line distance: 128.56 mi (206.89 km).

Unadilla

#1 Unadilla

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

Population3,492
Coordinates32.2615500, -83.7365700
Altitude120
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: Pine Street (-83.736599, 32.261558)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.16 $46.33
Premium $4.78 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.62 $29.41 $58.83

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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There is no time difference between Unadilla and California. The current time is 01:36:03.

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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.