Origin
California, GA
Late night in California on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Oxford, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Oxford, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from California, GA to Oxford, GA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 $9.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 63.1 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.
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. 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 California, GA to Oxford, GA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 California, GA to Oxford, 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 | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| US 278 East | — | — |
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 Oxford, 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
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
8
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 278 East: Covington, Oxford
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 278 East: Covington, Oxford
10
Continue on Access Road
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Access Road
11
Continue on Access Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Access Road
12
Continue on Highway 278 Northwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway 278 Northwest
13
Turn left onto West Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Street Northwest
14
Turn left onto Emory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Emory Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from California, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, GA
The final approach into Oxford, 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
$9.87 one way
$19.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Oxford, GA
Late night in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 21m 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 California, GA to Oxford, GA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 31.6 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 $9.87 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 California, GA to Oxford, GA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 California, GA to Oxford, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from California, GA to Oxford, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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