Origin
California, GA
Evening in California on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Kingsland, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 41m
Distance
333.9 mi
537 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 29m
★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 50m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 51m
5 PM
7h 4m
8 PM
6h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Kingsland, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from California, GA to Kingsland, GA covers 333.9 miles and takes about 6h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Wendy Bagwell Parkway, C H James Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
166.9 miles from California, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 41m drive with frequent turns across 333.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from California, GA to Kingsland, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | — | — |
| Wendy Bagwell Parkway | — | — |
| C H James Parkway | — | — |
| Thornton Road | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Kingsland, GA.
1
Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
2
Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
4
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
5
Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Atlanta
7
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
10
Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Connector
11
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
12
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
14
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
16
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
18
Turn right onto Tift Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tift Avenue South
19
Turn left onto 5th Street East
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street East
20
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
21
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue straight
26 mi
·
32 min
23
Continue straight
25 mi
·
29 min
24
Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Carswell Avenue
25
Continue on Memorial Drive
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Memorial Drive
26
Continue on Jacksonville Highway
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Jacksonville Highway
27
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
28
Continue on Indian Trail
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Trail
29
At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
30
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
4 min
31
Continue straight
15 mi
·
21 min
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.9 miles from California, GA, or about 3h 20m 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 73 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.9 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsland, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving California, 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 California, GA
This is one driving day of about 333.9 miles and 6h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from California, 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 166.9 mi from California, GA · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.9 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsland, GA
The final approach into Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, 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
$52.21 one way
$104.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $57.09 | $114.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $61.80 | $123.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.72 | $147.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.06 | $16.03 |
| Efficient EV | 83.5 | 0 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.6 | 1 | $46.75 | $21.37 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kingsland, GA
Evening in Kingsland on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from California, GA to Kingsland, GA covers 333.9 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Wendy Bagwell Parkway, C H James Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.9 miles from California, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from California, GA to Kingsland, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from California, GA to Kingsland, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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