Origin
Kingsland, GA
Evening in Kingsland on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsland, GA to California, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
335.3 mi
540 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsland, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsland, GA to California, GA covers 335.3 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West King Street, State Route 40 East, Indian Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.43 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
167.6 miles from Kingsland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 335.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West King 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsland, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West King Street | — | — |
| State Route 40 East | — | — |
| Indian Trail | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Carswell Avenue | — | — |
| South Georgia Parkway | — | — |
| Albany Highway | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on East King Avenue
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
East King Avenue
2
Continue on West King Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West King Street
3
Continue on State Route 40 East
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Route 40 East
4
Turn right onto Indian Trail
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Trail
5
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32 mi
·
39 min
·
US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
7
Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Carswell Avenue
8
Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
9
Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Albany Highway
10
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
12
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
28 mi
·
33 min
14
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
17
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Forrest Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 12th Street
21
Continue on US Highway 41 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 41 North
22
Take the ramp right
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
24
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Birmingham
28
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
30
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
31
Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
32
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
33
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
34
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
35
Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.6 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 2h 49m 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 74 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.6 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA
This is one driving day of about 335.3 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Kingsland, 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 167.6 mi from Kingsland, GA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.6 miles from Kingsland, 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
$52.43 one way
$104.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $57.33 | $114.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $62.06 | $124.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.03 | $148.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.21 | $16.09 |
| Efficient EV | 83.8 | 0 | $29.34 | $13.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.1 | 1 | $46.94 | $21.46 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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.
Destination
California, GA
Evening in California on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 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
18 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
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingsland, GA to California, GA covers 335.3 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West King Street, State Route 40 East, Indian Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.6 miles from Kingsland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsland, GA to California, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingsland, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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