How far is Walthourville, GA from California, GA?

The driving distance from Walthourville, GA to California, GA is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
269.4 mi
04h 37m
Flight
233.69 mi
376.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.69 mi
Kilometers
376.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.4 mi
Kilometers
433.55 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walthourville
2026-04-18T06:11
Arrive California
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walthourville
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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Walthourville
133.3 mi
02h 18m
To California
136.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 Walthourville and California.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    73 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elma G. Miles Parkway

    1752 ft · 35 sec · Elma G. Miles Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on GA Hwy 196

    20.1 mi · 27 min · GA Hwy 196

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Romie Waters Highway

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Romie Waters Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Brazell Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · West Brazell Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Earl Kemp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrington Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Harrington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

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

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walthourville 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.6 mi · 33%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 30%
GA Hwy 196
21.9 mi · 8%
Earl Kemp Road
19.2 mi · 7%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Romie Waters Highway
12.1 mi · 4%
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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
233.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 18m from Walthourville
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walthourville 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 Walthourville to California?

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Walthourville and 136.1 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walthourville and California. Straight-line distance: 233.69 mi (376.08 km).

Walthourville

#1 Walthourville

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,065
Coordinates31.7741000, -81.6326100
Altitude27
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: (-81.632672, 31.77418)
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.98 L · about $37.63
Round trip
$75.26
19 gal · 71.96 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.63 $75.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.08 $84.15
Premium $4.78 $45.39 $90.78
Diesel $5.62 $53.43 $106.86

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 Walthourville and California. The current time is 06:11:28.

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.