Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
233.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Moultrie, GA to California, GA covers 233.9 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street Northwest, 1st Avenue Northwest, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.48 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
117 miles from Moultrie, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 233.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tifton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry Justice Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Moultrie, GA and California, GA.
Start on West Central Avenue
Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on Tifton Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tifton Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Tifton Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto 7th Street West
Turn left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
Continue on C H James Parkway
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near California, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 233.9 miles and 3h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117 mi from Moultrie, GA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 117 miles from Moultrie, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.48 one way
$72.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.79 | $81.57 |
| premium | $4.78 | $44.00 | $88.00 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $51.79 | $103.58 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Moultrie on Saturday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in California on Saturday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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