The drive from Augusta, GA to College Park, GA covers 154.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.2 miles on Carl Sanders Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.16 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
77.2 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 154.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 154.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 154.5 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 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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138 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, 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 67A
Toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Mac...
8
148.2 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon
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 58
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon
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148.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, US 41: Hapeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19, US 41: Hapeville
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148.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Turn right toward US 19 North, US 41 North, GA 3 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 North, US 41 North, GA 3 North
6
152 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|Airport Loop Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Airport Loop Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Augusta, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
138 mi in|~2h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi
1h 31m
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi
50m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.2 mi
10m
Washington Road
2.5 mi
4m
Airport Loop Road
2.4 mi
4m
Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi
1m
Virginia Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Charles W Grant Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 85.2 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and College Park, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.7 mi·1 min·Walton Way
2
Turn straight
235 ft·8 sec
3
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·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
85 mi·1 hr 31 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 20
47 mi·50 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 20
0.1 mi·7 sec·Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 67AToward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, MaconUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 285
9.2 mi·10 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 58Toward I 75: Atlanta, MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 19, US 41: Hapeville
15
Turn right
120 ft·3 sec
Toward US 19 North, US 41 North, GA 3 North
16
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
0.5 mi·49 sec·Old Dixie Road
17
Turn left onto Charles W Grant Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Charles W Grant Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Airport Loop Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Airport Loop Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Airport Loop Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Airport Loop Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto Toffie Terrace
485 ft·19 sec·Toffie Terrace
21
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·Virginia Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight right
450 ft·16 sec
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft·8 sec
24
Turn slight right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.5 mi·52 sec·Main Street
25
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
44 ft·1 sec·Harvard Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Harvard 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 77.2 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, 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 154.5 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 85.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.2 mi from Augusta, GA
· 1h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 143.8
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$5
near mile 138.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.16 one way
$48.32 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.42
$52.83
premium
$4.70
$28.59
$57.19
diesel
$5.61
$34.11
$68.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.4
0
$16.22
$7.42
Efficient EV
38.6
0
$13.52
$6.18
EV Truck/SUV
61.8
0
$21.63
$9.89
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon
in Augusta on Friday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
College Park, GA
Afternoon
in College Park on Friday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Madison, GA
77 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
31 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 55m 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 College Park, GA covers 154.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.2 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 $24.16 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 154.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Augusta, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
