Trip from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA

Q: How long is the trip from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA?

The drive from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Deans Bridge Road, 15th Street, Blythe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Augusta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA?

The route from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

This short 19.8-mile drive from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA takes about 30 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward local excursion. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, so you won't need to worry about significant expenses for this short hop. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a glimpse into the local landscape of Georgia. It's a simple, direct journey that's easy to manage.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on Deans Bridge Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. You'll navigate using Deans Bridge Road, 15th Street, and Blythe Road. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, it feels more like navigating through local communities. The road profile suggests a need for attention to navigation as you'll be making frequent adjustments.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Deans Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (GA 88 / Blythe Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | 15th Street

Turn left onto 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3

18.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4

18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | GA 88 / Blythe Road

At end of road, turn right onto GA 88 / Blythe Road

Navigation decision point

4

19.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | Church Street

Turn left onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

3

19.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | CR 602 / Gin House Street

Turn right onto CR 602 / Gin House Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Deans Bridge Road	15 mi	21m
15th Street	2 mi	3m
Blythe Road	0.8 mi	1m
Walton Way	0.8 mi	1m
Milledgeville Road	0.7 mi	1m
Gin House Street	0.3 mi	1m
Church Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Deans Bridge Road — 15 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Blythe, GA.

1

Start on Walton Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

2

Turn left onto 15th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

Use the left lane.

3

Turn straight onto GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

4

Continue on GA 4

15 mi · 21 min · Deans Bridge Road

Use the straight lane.

5

Turn left

271 ft · 4 sec

6

At end of road, turn right onto GA 88

0.8 mi · 1 min · Blythe Road

7

Turn left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Church Street

8

Turn right onto CR 602

0.3 mi · 1 min · Gin House Street

9

Arrive at destination

CR 602

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$3.39	$6.77
premium	$4.70	$3.66	$7.33
diesel	$5.61	$4.37	$8.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.9	$2.08	$0.95
Efficient EV	5	$1.73	$0.79
EV Truck/SUV	7.9	$2.77	$1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday

Local time

1:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Blythe, GA

Afternoon in Blythe on Thursday

Local time

1:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

2 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

30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Blythe, GA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Deans Bridge Road, 15th Street, Blythe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.10 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 is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (GA 88 / Blythe Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Augusta, GA to Blythe, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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