Trip from Moultrie, GA to California, GA

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

232.9 mi

375 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 21m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 1m

10 AM

4h 44m

12 PM

4h 41m

3 PM

4h 45m

5 PM

5h 0m

8 PM

4h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Moultrie, GA

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California, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Moultrie to California, Georgia, covers 232.9 miles of the Southeast. You should budget approximately 4 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a manageable one-day trip that doesn't necessarily require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $37 on fuel for the journey. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-75, US 319, and the Larry Justice Highway. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Georgia, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you navigate toward your destination.

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

116.5 miles from Moultrie, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the drive features a significant 162.5-mile stretch along I-75. While the initial segments utilize US 319 and the Larry Justice Highway, the transition to the interstate provides a fast, efficient pace for the majority of the journey. Prepare for a standard interstate experience that prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads. The character of the drive is defined by these long, uninterrupted miles, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for most of the four-and-a-half-hour duration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 162.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 319. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Northwest.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 232.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1st Street Northwest

Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

120.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

204.8 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

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 247 Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, August...

218.1 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in

Take the exit toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

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 44 Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

Towns Along This Route

Between Moultrie, GA and California, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.

Birmingham

186.1 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 75

Augusta

204.8 mi in | ~3h 54m

Austell

218.1 mi in | ~4h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	162.5 mi	2h 57m
US 319	21.4 mi	31m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway	12.4 mi	15m
C H James Parkway	7.4 mi	10m
Thornton Road	3.4 mi	5m
Tifton Highway	3.4 mi	5m
Hiram Acworth Highway	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 162.5 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moultrie, GA and California, GA.

Start on GA 37

314 ft · 9 sec · West Central Avenue

Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

372 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street Northwest

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest

381 ft · 20 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto US 319 Business; GA 33

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Tifton Highway

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 319 Business; GA 33

124 ft · 5 sec · Tifton Highway

Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33

3.2 mi · 4 min · Tifton Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 319; GA 35

21 mi · 30 min · US 319; GA 35

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 319; GA 35

330 ft · 15 sec · US 319; GA 35

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520

484 ft · 17 sec · 7th Street West

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

94 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 75

Use the none / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

19 mi · 22 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 247 Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 West: Birmingham Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 44 Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

175 ft · 4 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto GA 6

3.4 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 278; GA 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 92

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

Arrive at destination

GA 92

Trip Plan

With a total travel time under five hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs during the 232.9-mile transit. Since the longest uninterrupted section is 162.5 miles on I-75, try to time your break either just before or immediately after this primary highway segment to keep your energy levels consistent. Keep your estimated $37 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops along the interstate. Because this is a straightforward, highway-dominant route, focusing on a steady pace will help you reach California, GA, without unnecessary fatigue.

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 116.5 miles from Moultrie, GA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.5 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 116.5 miles or 2h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near California, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Moultrie, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Moultrie, GA

This is one driving day of about 232.9 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moultrie, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 162.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.5 mi from Moultrie, GA · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

116 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

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.5 miles from Moultrie, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.27 one way

$74.55 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$40.61	$81.22
premium	$4.78	$43.81	$87.62
diesel	$5.64	$51.74	$103.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.9	0	$24.45	$11.18
Efficient EV	58.2	0	$20.38	$9.32
EV Truck/SUV	93.2	1	$32.61	$14.91

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Moultrie, GA

Night in Moultrie on Sunday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

California, GA

Night in California on Sunday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°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

27 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

4h 34m 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 Moultrie, GA to California, GA covers 232.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 319, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 116.5 miles from Moultrie, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.27 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.

Between Moultrie, GA and California, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.

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Trip from Moultrie, GA to California, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in California, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Moultrie, GA

California, GA

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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