Origin
California, GA
Night in California on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from California, GA to Shannon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Shannon, GA
Pitt Rom
Trip Overview
California, GA to Shannon, GA is 48.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, C H James Parkway, and Tom Murphy Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect varied road conditions as you navigate your way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route features a 33% highway share, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. As you drive, you'll transition between major roadways like The Perimeter and Tom Murphy Freeway, and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll experience a dynamic journey, not a monotonous interstate cruise.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
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 51A-B
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgome...
9
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A
Toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
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 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old...
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
7
33 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between California, GA and Shannon, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Montgomery, Macon and Old National Highway.
Greenville
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Montgomery
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Macon
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Old National Highway
31.2 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Old National Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Fayetteville Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Glynn Street North | 4 mi | 6m |
| Thornton Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Shannon, GA.
1
Start on GA 92
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto US 278; GA 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Continue on US 278; GA 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 278; GA 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 278; GA 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 20
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 51A-B
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51A
Toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 285
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
GA 14 Connector
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto GA 279
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old National Highway
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on GA 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evander Holyfield Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 314
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Fayetteville Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 85
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Glynn Street North
20
Turn right onto Applewood Way
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Applewood Way
21
Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Perry Creek Drive
22
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from California, GA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shannon, GA
The final approach into Shannon, 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
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Shannon, GA
Night in Shannon on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
24 mi in
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 13m 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 Shannon, GA covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, C H James Parkway, Tom Murphy Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.60 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between California, GA and Shannon, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Montgomery, Macon and Old National Highway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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