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Brooklet, GA
Night in Brooklet on Saturday
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10:48 PM
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49°F
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Trip from Brooklet, GA to California, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
244.3 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklet, GA
Tom Fisk
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
Brooklet, GA to California, GA is 244.3 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll be on highways for most of the journey, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Consider this route if you need a practical drive with minimal fuss, as it's designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely exploration.
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
122.2 miles from Brooklet, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 124.5 mi | 2h 13m |
| I 75 | 80.7 mi | 1h 29m |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Brooklet-Denmark Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Thornton Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| GA 67 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 124.5 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklet, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on Lee Street
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lee Street
2
Turn left onto Parker Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Parker Avenue
3
Continue on Brooklet-Denmark Road
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Brooklet-Denmark Road
4
Turn left onto GA 67
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 67
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 16
124 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 20
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 44
Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GA 6
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 278; GA 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 278; GA 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on US 278; GA 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto GA 92
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
21
Arrive at destination
GA 92
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 42m estimated duration, starting your drive in Brooklet, GA, in the morning is advisable to ensure ample daylight for arrival in California, GA. With only one recommended stop and a highway share of 94%, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition onto I 75. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so be prepared for that expense. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, especially during the longest 124.5-mile stretch on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
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 122.2 miles from Brooklet, GA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.5 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 miles or 2h 17m 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 42m
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 Brooklet, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Brooklet, GA
This is one driving day of about 244.3 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Brooklet, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 124.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.2 miles from Brooklet, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 135 and 229.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
135 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
197.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
216.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m 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...
7
216.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
8
229.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.20 one way
$76.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.77 | $83.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.21 | $90.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.20 | $15.64 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Destination
California, GA
Night in California on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
122 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
5 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 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 134.8
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 219.1
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$5
near mile 219.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 94% of this route. You'll encounter stretches on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, including one uninterrupted segment of 124.5 miles, which suggests long, efficient driving. Following that, you'll transition to I 75 and the Ralph David Abernathy Freeway, indicating a shift to major interstate travel. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes covering ground quickly, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops along the way.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.5 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 135 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 244.3 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 135 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 216.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklet, GA and California, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Augusta and Austell.
Birmingham
197.5 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 75
Augusta
216.2 mi in
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~4h 1m
Austell
229.5 mi in
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~4h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 244.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at California, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 135 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 216.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at California, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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