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Trip from California, GA to Boston, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 16m

Distance

266.4 mi

429 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 3m ★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 9m

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

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California, GA

Lesli Whitecotton

city in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Boston, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from California, GA to Boston, GA, expect a straightforward journey covering 266.4 miles. With an estimated driving time of 5 hours and 16 minutes, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Your path primarily utilizes the Fall Line Freeway, I-75, and the Larry Justice Highway to navigate across the Southeast. Budgeting around $43 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trek. Since both your origin and destination are located within Georgia, the drive offers a consistent regional feel that remains familiar throughout the day.

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

133.2 miles from California, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 116.3 mi 2h 4m
I 75 64.8 mi 1h 11m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
GA 122 13.9 mi 19m
County Line Street 12.5 mi 22m
Tom Murphy Freeway 12.2 mi 14m
South Elm Street 7.9 mi 11m
C H James Parkway 7.4 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 116.3 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 92

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
Use the left lane.
2

Turn left onto US 278; GA 6

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3

Continue on US 278; GA 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 278; GA 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on US 278; GA 6

3.5 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 20

12 mi · 14 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 57 Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 75; I 85

1.0 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
11

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

116 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 39 Toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

217 ft · 7 sec
Toward GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville Use the left lane.
17

Turn slight left onto GA 37

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West 4th Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto GA 76

7.9 mi · 11 min · South Elm Street
19

Continue on GA 76

2.3 mi · 3 min · Adel Highway
20

Turn right onto GA 122

14 mi · 19 min · GA 122
21

Turn left onto GA 33

13 mi · 22 min · County Line Street
22

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Jefferson Street
23

Turn left onto South Main Street

92 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion during peak hours on the major highways. Since the total duration is just over five hours, you only need to factor in about one main stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep in mind that with $43 allocated for gas, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace without breaking your budget. A great way to manage the drive is to utilize that single stop after you complete the 116.3-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway to break up the monotony. Staying mindful of your fuel gauge as you transition between the freeway and the Larry Justice Highway will help ensure a stress-free arrival in Boston.

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 133.2 miles from California, GA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.3 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 59 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.2 miles or 2h 36m 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 7m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving California, 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 California, GA

This is one driving day of about 266.4 miles and 5h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from California, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 116.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

133 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

Stockbridge, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Valley, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.2 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Georgia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.2

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Georgia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 133.2

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14782243880

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

3 mi

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14788322471

Visit website

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.3

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 133.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14782243880

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.3

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Starbucks

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.3

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12293827295

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hiram, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hiram, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 209.3

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

World's Largest Peanut Monument

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 190.3

Ashburn, Georgia

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 19

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14045466744

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 27.4 and 229.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
27.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

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 57 Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...
8
27.6 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomer...
8
96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
228.7 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in

Take the exit toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

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 39 Toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
8
229.1 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

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

Use the left lane. Toward GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.66 one way

$83.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $45.55 $91.10
premium $4.70 $49.30 $98.61
diesel $5.61 $58.82 $117.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.9 0 $27.97 $12.79
Efficient EV 66.6 0 $23.31 $10.66
EV Truck/SUV 106.6 1 $37.30 $17.05

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

California, GA

Night in California on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, GA

Night in Boston on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

133 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 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 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along the Fall Line Freeway for your longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 116.3 miles of the journey. Because the route relies so heavily on major thoroughfares like I-75, you can expect a fairly efficient and consistent driving experience. While the roads provide a fast-paced environment, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. Prepare for a steady, focused day behind the wheel as you move across the state on these primary corridors.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.3 mi on Fall Line Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.4 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 17 significant decision points across 266.4 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 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between California, GA and Boston, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie and Nashville.

Greenville

27.4 mi in | ~38m

Macon

27.4 mi in | ~38m

Montgomery

27.4 mi in | ~38m

Moultrie

228.7 mi in | ~4h 18m

Nashville

228.7 mi in | ~4h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 16m. Total distance: 266.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 116.3 miles on Fall Line Freeway. 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 Boston, 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 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Boston, GA before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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