Origin
Blue Ridge, GA
Afternoon in Blue Ridge on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
83.3 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Ridge, GA
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California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 76, APD Highway, A P D Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.03 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.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Blue Ridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 83.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 76 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 76 | — | — |
| APD Highway | — | — |
| A P D Highway | — | — |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Barrett Parkway | — | — |
| GA 5 West | — | — |
| GA 5 | — | — |
| Ernest West Barrett Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 76
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on East First Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East First Street
2
Continue on Old Highway 76
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Highway 76
3
Turn left onto APD Highway
39 mi
·
47 min
·
APD Highway
4
Continue on A P D Highway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
A P D Highway
5
Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Barrett Parkway
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Barrett Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on GA 5 West Connector
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
GA 5 West Connector
9
Keep slight right to continue on GA 5 Connector West
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
GA 5 Connector West
10
Merge slight left onto Barrett Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Barrett Parkway
11
Continue on Ernest West Barrett Parkway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Ernest West Barrett Parkway
12
Turn right onto Dallas Highway
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dallas Highway
13
Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
14
Turn left onto Hiram Acworth Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Blue Ridge, GA, or about 47m 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
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 Blue Ridge, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Ridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Blue Ridge, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Blue Ridge, GA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Blue Ridge, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.03 one way
$26.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.24 | $28.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.42 | $30.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in California on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Jasper, GA
42 mi in
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
29 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
1h 35m 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 Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 76, APD Highway, A P D Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Blue Ridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blue Ridge, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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