Origin
Cuthbert, GA
Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuthbert, GA to California, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
180.7 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuthbert, GA
Marcella Soáres
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
The drive from Cuthbert, GA to California, GA covers 180.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peachtree Street, Pearl Street, Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.26 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.3 miles from Cuthbert, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 180.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peachtree Street 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 Cuthbert, GA to California, GA is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Cuthbert, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Street | — | — |
| Pearl Street | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Martha Berry Highway | — | — |
| I 185 North | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| GA 154 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuthbert, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on West Dawson Street
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Dawson Street
2
Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
Peachtree Street
3
Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pearl Street
4
Turn right onto Court Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
5
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Martha Berry Highway
6
At the end of the road, turn left
38 mi
·
44 min
7
Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
10
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
11
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
13
Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharpsburg McCollum Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
16
Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
19
Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellton Fairburn Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 166
21
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 166
22
Turn left onto Fairburn Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Fairburn Road
23
Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas Highway
24
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
25
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Road
26
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
27
Continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.3 miles from Cuthbert, GA, or about 1h 28m 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 40 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
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 Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, GA
This is one driving day of about 180.7 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Cuthbert, 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 90.3 mi from Cuthbert, GA · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.3 miles from Cuthbert, 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
$28.26 one way
$56.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.44 | $66.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 57m 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 Cuthbert, GA to California, GA covers 180.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peachtree Street, Pearl Street, Court Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.3 miles from Cuthbert, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.26 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cuthbert, GA to California, GA is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Cuthbert, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cuthbert, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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