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5h 52m
Distance
285.7 mi
460 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Boston, GA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Augusta, GA to Boston, GA covers 285.7 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, Deans Bridge Road, Fenns Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 187.7 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
142.9 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
This is a 5h 52m highway drive covering 285.7 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and Deans Bridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 187.7 miles on Fall Line Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Deans Bridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 285.7 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 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Between Augusta, GA and Boston, GA, road signs point toward Moultrie and Nashville.
Moultrie
Nashville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 187.7 mi | 3h 30m |
| Deans Bridge Road | 27.6 mi | 37m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| GA 122 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| County Line Street | 12.5 mi | 22m |
| South Elm Street | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Boston, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn left onto 15th Street
Turn straight onto GA 4
Continue on GA 4
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
Continue on GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto GA 37
Turn right onto GA 76
Continue on GA 76
Turn right onto GA 122
Turn left onto GA 33
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 miles or 3h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 285.7 miles and 5h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.9 mi from Augusta, GA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 142.9 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.7 miles.
The final approach into Boston, 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 Boston, GA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.72 one way
$91.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $49.82 | $99.64 |
| premium | $4.78 | $53.74 | $107.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.47 | $126.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.71 |
| Efficient EV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.00 | $18.28 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Evening in Boston on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 1:47PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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