Trip from Blackshear, GA to California, GA

Drive Time

5h 34m

Distance

265.9 mi

428 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 21m ★

6 AM

5h 35m

8 AM

6h 1m

10 AM

5h 44m

12 PM

5h 41m

3 PM

5h 45m

5 PM

6h 0m

8 PM

5h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Blackshear, GA

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California, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Blackshear to California, Georgia, prepare for a 265.9-mile journey across the Southeast. Spanning approximately 5 hours and 34 minutes, this trek is easily manageable as a single-day commitment, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $41 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for a weekend excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-75, the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, and Gordon Street to navigate the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a reliable connection between these two locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133 miles from Blackshear, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of fast-paced interstate travel and transitionary local roads as you move through Georgia. The most significant leg of the journey is an 80.7-mile stretch along I-75, which serves as the backbone of your travel time. While the pace is generally steady, be prepared for the transition between the wide-open interstate and the more localized segments like Gordon Street. Expect a consistent driving experience that favors efficiency over technical winding roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 156.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 265.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 156.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

156.6 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta

219.1 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

237.8 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 247 Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, August...

238 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West: Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 20 West: Birmingham

251.1 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Take the exit toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 44 Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

Towns Along This Route

Between Blackshear, GA and California, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.

Birmingham

219.1 mi in | ~4h 31m | via I 75

Augusta

237.8 mi in | ~4h 54m

Austell

251.1 mi in | ~5h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	80.7 mi	1h 29m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	65.2 mi	1h 9m
Gordon Street	34.5 mi	51m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway	12.4 mi	15m
Main Street	11.9 mi	16m
Cedar Crossing Road	10.4 mi	21m
135	9.2 mi	13m
James Street	8.9 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 80.7 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackshear, GA and California, GA.

Start on GA 15; GA 121

26 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street

Continue on GA 15; GA 121

35 mi · 51 min · Gordon Street

Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Boulevard

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

7.7 mi · 8 min · Hatch Parkway North

Continue on US 1; 4; 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hatch Parkway

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1/GA 4

0.6 mi · 44 sec · US 1/GA 4

Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road

Continue on East Broad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Turn left onto 135

0.3 mi · 27 sec · West Broad Street

Continue on 135

4.7 mi · 7 min · 135

Keep slight left at fork onto 135

4.5 mi · 6 min · 135

Continue on GA 15; GA 29

8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

Continue on GA 15; GA 29

12 mi · 16 min · Main Street

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I-16 West: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 16

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

19 mi · 22 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 247 Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 West: Birmingham Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 44 Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

175 ft · 4 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto GA 6

3.4 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 92

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

Arrive at destination

GA 92

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 34-minute drive, aim to leave early in the morning to beat potential traffic congestion on the major highways. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs, which keeps your momentum moving toward your destination. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $41, keep an eye on your gauge during that long 80.7-mile stretch on I-75 where service stations may be spaced further apart. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before heading out, as the highway-heavy nature of this route demands a well-prepared vehicle for sustained speeds.

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 133 miles from Blackshear, GA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 miles.

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 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 133 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near California, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Blackshear, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Blackshear, GA

This is one driving day of about 265.9 miles and 5h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blackshear, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 80.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133 mi from Blackshear, GA · 2h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

133 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133 miles from Blackshear, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.

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

$42.55 one way

$85.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$46.37	$92.73
premium	$4.78	$50.02	$100.04
diesel	$5.64	$59.07	$118.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.8	0	$27.92	$12.76
Efficient EV	66.5	0	$23.27	$10.64
EV Truck/SUV	106.4	1	$37.23	$17.02

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Blackshear, GA

Night in Blackshear on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

California, GA

Night in California on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

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

30 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

5h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blackshear, GA to California, GA covers 265.9 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Gordon Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133 miles from Blackshear, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.55 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Blackshear, GA and California, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.

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Trip from Blackshear, GA to California, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in California, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blackshear, GA

California, GA

Same local time

30 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 34m on the road

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