Origin
California, GA
Late night in California on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, GA to Shannon, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Shannon, GA
Pitt Rom
Trip Overview
California, GA to Shannon, GA is 48.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, C H James Parkway, and Tom Murphy Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect varied road conditions as you navigate your way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Old National Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Fayetteville Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Glynn Street North | 4 mi | 6m |
| Thornton Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, GA and Shannon, 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
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 51A-B
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51A
Toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 285
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
GA 14 Connector
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto GA 279
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old National Highway
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on GA 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evander Holyfield Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 314
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Fayetteville Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 85
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Glynn Street North
20
Turn right onto Applewood Way
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Applewood Way
21
Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Perry Creek Drive
22
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from California, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 21.1 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgomery, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51A-B
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville, Montgome...
9
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A
Toward I 285 South: Montgomery, Macon
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old National Highway
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 62
Toward GA 14, GA 279: South Fulton Parkway, Old...
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
7
33 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Shannon, GA
Late night in Shannon on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
College Park, GA
24 mi in
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
26 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 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 33% highway share, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. As you drive, you'll transition between major roadways like The Perimeter and Tom Murphy Freeway, and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll experience a dynamic journey, not a monotonous interstate cruise.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 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 California, GA and Shannon, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Montgomery, Macon and Old National Highway.
Greenville
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Montgomery
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Macon
21.1 mi in
|
~31m
Old National Highway
31.2 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Starting in California, GA
Full guide →One of the most diverse states in the Union, California has a culture ranging from the easygoing surf spots on the beaches of Southern California to the glamor of Hollywood, and the counterculture and thriving businesses of the Bay Area. The state, which is on the west coast of the U.S., also varies greatly in natural beauty, from redwood forests on the North Coast to the ski resorts of the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains and the harsh desert of Death Valley. The largest state in the U.S. by population and the third largest by area, California boasts world-famous attractions and sights: Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Napa Valley wine country, and the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Shannon, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shannon, GA before heading back.
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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