Origin
Abbeville, GA
Late night in Abbeville on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, GA to California, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
179 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, GA
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California, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Abbeville, GA to California, GA covers 179 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commerce Street, Progress Avenue, 341 Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.5 miles from Abbeville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 179 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Commerce Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Abbeville, GA to California, GA is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abbeville, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Progress Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 341 Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Isles Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Perry Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Commerce Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
23 mi
·
32 min
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn left onto Commerce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Commerce Street
3
Turn right onto Progress Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Progress Avenue
4
Turn right onto 341 Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
341 Boulevard
5
Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
6
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Golden Isles Highway
8
Take the exit right
6.3 mi
·
8 min
9
Turn right onto North Perry Parkway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Perry Parkway
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75:north: Macon
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 75:north: Macon
11
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
13
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Birmingham
17
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
19
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
21
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
22
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
23
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
24
Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.5 miles from Abbeville, GA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.5 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near California, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abbeville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abbeville, GA
This is one driving day of about 179 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abbeville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.5 mi from Abbeville, GA · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.5 miles from Abbeville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in California, GA
The final approach into California, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around California, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.99 one way
$55.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.61 | $61.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.66 | $7.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.06 | $11.46 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
California, GA
Late night in California on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbeville, GA to California, GA covers 179 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commerce Street, Progress Avenue, 341 Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.5 miles from Abbeville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Abbeville, GA to California, GA is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abbeville, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Abbeville, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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