Origin
Augusta, GA
Evening in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Auburn, GA
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
128.9 mi
208 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Auburn, GA
Alyssa Rose
Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Auburn, GA covers 128.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 78, Carl Sanders Highway, University Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.63 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
64.5 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Augusta, GA to Auburn, GA covers 128.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.9 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 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (US 78; GA 10): 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
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
32.7 mi into trip
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~38m in
Take the exit toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
5
54.7 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 78; GA 10
Turn left onto US 78; GA 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
103.2 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe
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 1
Toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: At...
6
128.9 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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Mount Moriah Road
Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Augusta, GA and Auburn, GA, road signs point toward Washington and Monroe.
Washington
32.7 mi in
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~38m
Monroe
103.2 mi in
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~2h 4m
|
via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 42.6 mi | 51m |
| Carl Sanders Highway | 26.9 mi | 28m |
| University Parkway | 19.7 mi | 23m |
| Washington Road | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| Thomson Road | 11 mi | 13m |
| Inner Loop 10 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Carl Bethlehem Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 42.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Auburn, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Walton Way
2
Turn straight
235 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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15th Street
4
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto GA 28
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
6
Continue on GA 28
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto I 20
27 mi
·
28 min
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Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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29 sec
Toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
10
Turn right onto GA 17
11 mi
·
12 min
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Washington Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 17
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Thomson Road
12
Turn left onto US 78; GA 10
42 mi
·
51 min
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US 78; GA 10
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto US 78
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 78
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West
14
Merge onto US 29; US 78; US 129; US 441; GA 8; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Inner Loop 10
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Exit 1
Toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto University Parkway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Carl Bethlehem Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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Carl Bethlehem Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Carl Midway Church Road
152 ft
·
10 sec
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Carl Midway Church Road
19
Turn left onto GA 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Atlanta Highway
20
Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
12 sec
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Mount Moriah Road
Use the none lane.
21
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
83 ft
·
2 sec
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4th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, 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 Augusta, GA
This is one driving day of about 128.9 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, 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 US 78 for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, GA
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.63 one way
$41.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Auburn, GA
Evening in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Abbeville, SC
64 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
2h 38m 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 Augusta, GA to Auburn, GA covers 128.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 78, Carl Sanders Highway, University Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 miles from Augusta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.63 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.9 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 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (US 78; GA 10): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Augusta, GA and Auburn, GA, road signs point toward Washington and Monroe.
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