Trip from California, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

337.8 mi

544 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 12m ★

6 AM

6h 24m

8 AM

6h 49m

10 AM

6h 33m

12 PM

6h 31m

3 PM

6h 34m

5 PM

6h 48m

8 PM

6h 17m

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

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California, GA

Lesli Whitecotton

Trip Overview

The drive from California, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA covers 337.8 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 16, I 75, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.9 miles on I 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.06 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

168.9 miles from California, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 24m highway drive covering 337.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 16 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 155.9 miles on I 16.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 155.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 278; GA 6 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 337.8 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 2 miles (US 278; GA 6 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 278; GA 6 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

Turn left onto US 278; GA 6 / Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

27.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

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 57 Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...

27.6 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomer...

96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah

108.6 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Towns Along This Route

Between California, GA and Saint Simon Mills, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon, Montgomery, Savannah and Jacksonville.

Greenville

27.4 mi in | ~38m

Macon

27.4 mi in | ~38m

Montgomery

27.4 mi in | ~38m

Savannah

96.3 mi in | ~1h 56m | via I 75

Jacksonville

265.6 mi in | ~4h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 16	155.9 mi	2h 47m
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
I 95	60 mi	1h 4m
Tom Murphy Freeway	12.2 mi	14m
C H James Parkway	7.4 mi	10m
Golden Isles Parkway	4.7 mi	7m
Thornton Road	3.5 mi	5m
F. J. Torras Causeway	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 16 — 155.9 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Saint Simon Mills, GA.

Start on GA 92

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 278; GA 6

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

3.5 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Atlanta Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 14 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 57 Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75; I 85

1.0 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

156 mi · 2 hr 47 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

Merge onto I 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 38 Toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway

Turn left onto GA 25 Spur

4.7 mi · 7 min · Golden Isles Parkway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 17; GA 25

1.5 mi · 2 min · Glynn Avenue

Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

2.3 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Continue on Sea Island Road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sea Island Road

Turn left onto Hamilton Road

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Hamilton Road

Turn right onto Arthur J. Moore Drive

377 ft · 16 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

Arrive at destination

Arthur J. Moore Drive

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 168.9 miles from California, GA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.9 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.9 miles or 3h 15m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving California, 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 California, GA

This is one driving day of about 337.8 miles and 6h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on I 16 for about 155.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.9 mi from California, GA · 3h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

169 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.9 miles.

Arriving in Saint Simon Mills, GA

The final approach into Saint Simon Mills, 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Frederica National Monument

National Monument

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 337.8

View on nps.gov

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 23.3

View on nps.gov

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 116.5

View on nps.gov

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour $10 near mile 267.9

View on nps.gov

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $5 near mile 23.3

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Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $15 near mile 337.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.06 one way

$108.12 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$58.90	$117.80
premium	$4.78	$63.54	$127.09
diesel	$5.64	$75.05	$150.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Riverside Epicenter - Tesla Supercharger

Austell, GA

Tesla

24 DCFC

Austell, GA Rechargery Relay - Austell Road

Austell, GA

IONNA

12 DCFC

The Village at Mableton

Mableton, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Lithia Springs Ford

Lithia Springs, GA

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Hardy Family Ford

Dallas, GA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Lake Ridge

Smyrna, GA

RACETRAC

2 DCFC

1389 Chattahoochee Ave

Atlanta, GA

ENVIROSPARK

2 DCFC

AutoNation Nissan - Thornton Road

Lithia Springs, GA

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Tesla: 1 RACETRAC: 1 ENVIROSPARK: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101.3	1	$35.47	$16.21
Efficient EV	84.5	0	$29.56	$13.51
EV Truck/SUV	135.1	1	$47.29	$21.62

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

California, GA

Morning in California on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Simon Mills, GA

Morning in Saint Simon Mills on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

26 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 24m 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA covers 337.8 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 16, I 75, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.9 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 $54.06 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.

Between California, GA and Saint Simon Mills, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon, Montgomery, Savannah and Jacksonville.

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Trip from California, GA to Saint Simon Mills, 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Frederica National Monument

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

California, GA

Saint Simon Mills, GA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 24m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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