Origin
Pine Mountain, GA
Morning in Pine Mountain on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Mountain, GA to California, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
85.9 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Mountain, GA
Thomas K
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Mountain, GA to California, GA covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Palmetto Cascade Highway, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.43 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.
Midpoint
43 miles from Pine Mountain, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 85.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 85.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (GA 154 / Sharpsburg McCollum Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
47.4 mi into trip
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~54m in
Take the exit toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
6
47.7 mi into trip
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~55m in
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GA 154 / Sharpsburg McCollum Road
Turn left onto GA 154 / Sharpsburg McCollum Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
62.9 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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GA 70; GA 92; GA 154 / Campbellton Fairburn Road
Turn sharp left onto GA 70; GA 92; GA 154 / Campbellton Fairburn Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
63.7 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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GA 70; GA 92; GA 154; GA 166 / State Route 166
Enter roundabout onto GA 70; GA 92; GA 154; GA 166 / State Route 166 toward GA 92 North, GA 70 North, GA 166 East, GA 154 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 92 North, GA 70 North, GA 166 East, G...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| Palmetto Cascade Highway | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Hiram Douglasville Highway | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Fairburn Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| State Route 166 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 30.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Mountain, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on Commerce Street
41 ft
·
6 sec
·
Commerce Street
2
Turn left onto East Harris Street
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Harris Street
3
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 18
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martha Berry Highway
4
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 18
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
5
Continue on US 27; GA 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 185 North: Atlanta
7
Merge onto I 185
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 85
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 51
Toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
10
Turn left onto GA 154
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharpsburg McCollum Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 154
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 29; GA 14; GA 154
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
13
Turn left onto US 29 Alternate; GA 14 Alternate; GA 154
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto GA 70; GA 154
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
15
Continue on GA 70; GA 154
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn sharp left onto GA 70; GA 92; GA 154
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellton Fairburn Road
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto GA 70; GA 92; GA 154; GA 166
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 166
Toward GA 92 North, GA 70 North, GA 166 East, GA 154 East
18
Continue on GA 70; GA 92; GA 154; GA 166
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 166
Toward GA 92 North, GA 70 North, GA 166 East, GA 154 East
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto GA 92
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Fairburn Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on GA 92
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas Highway
21
Continue on GA 92
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
22
Continue on GA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Road
23
Continue on GA 92
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
24
Continue on GA 92
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
25
Arrive at destination
GA 92
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Pine Mountain, GA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 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 1h 36m
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 Pine Mountain, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Mountain, GA
This is one driving day of about 85.9 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pine Mountain, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Pine Mountain, GA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Pine Mountain, 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
$13.43 one way
$26.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in California on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Palmetto, GA
43 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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 Pine Mountain, GA to California, GA covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Palmetto Cascade Highway, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 miles from Pine Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.43 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (GA 154 / Sharpsburg McCollum Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pine Mountain, GA to California, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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