Origin
Hogansville, GA
Morning in Hogansville on Thursday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hogansville, GA to California, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 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 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hogansville, GA
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California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
The drive from Hogansville, GA to California, GA covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85 North, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, GA 154 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 North 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 Hogansville, GA to California, GA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Hogansville, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| GA 154 | — | — |
| Sharpsburg McCollum Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Roosevelt Highway | — | — |
| Palmetto Cascade Highway | — | — |
| Campbellton Fairburn Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 85 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hogansville, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Atlanta
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 85 North: Atlanta
3
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
5
Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharpsburg McCollum Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
8
Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
11
Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellton Fairburn Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 166
13
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 166
14
Turn left onto Fairburn Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Fairburn Road
15
Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas Highway
16
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
17
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Road
18
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
19
Continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Hogansville, GA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.4 miles from Hogansville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
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
California, GA
Morning in California on Thursday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Douglasville, GA
31 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
26 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
1h 24m 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 Hogansville, GA to California, GA covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85 North, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, GA 154. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Hogansville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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 Hogansville, GA to California, GA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Hogansville, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hogansville, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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