Origin
Cusseta, GA
Evening in Cusseta on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cusseta, GA to California, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
141.7 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cusseta, GA
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California, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cusseta, GA to California, GA covers 141.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 137, Broad Street, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.16 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.8 miles from Cusseta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 141.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 137 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cusseta, GA to California, GA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Cusseta, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 137 | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Martha Berry Highway | — | — |
| I 185 North | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| GA 154 | — | — |
| Sharpsburg McCollum Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 137
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on McNaughton Street
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
McNaughton Street
2
Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Georgia Highway 137
3
Turn straight onto Broad Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
7
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
8
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
10
Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharpsburg McCollum Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
13
Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
16
Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellton Fairburn Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 166
18
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 166
19
Turn left onto Fairburn Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Fairburn Road
20
Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas Highway
21
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
22
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Road
23
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
24
Continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
25
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 70.8 miles from Cusseta, GA, or about 1h 11m 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 31 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near California, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cusseta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Cusseta, GA
This is one driving day of about 141.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Cusseta, 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 70.8 mi from Cusseta, GA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.8 miles from Cusseta, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around California, 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
$22.16 one way
$44.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.23 | $52.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.29 | $62.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.40 | $5.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.84 | $9.07 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Evening in California on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Palmetto, GA
71 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
2 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
2h 22m 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 Cusseta, GA to California, GA covers 141.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 137, Broad Street, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.8 miles from Cusseta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.16 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 Cusseta, GA to California, GA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Cusseta, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cusseta, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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