Origin
Augusta, GA
Evening in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Cuthbert, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
244.2 mi
393 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
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Cuthbert, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 244.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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, GA 49, Deans Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.5 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.19 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
122.1 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Augusta, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 244.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m, 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 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 92.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 122.7 miles in near GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 244.2 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 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; at 152.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
122.7 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
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
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
6
123.7 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
152.9 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
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 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walk...
6
197.1 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Merge onto US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
5
199 mi into trip
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~4h 19m in
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GA 49
Turn left onto GA 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 92.5 mi | 1h 48m |
| GA 49 | 34.4 mi | 47m |
| Deans Bridge Road | 27.6 mi | 37m |
| Marshallville Road | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| US 82 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Graves Highway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 92.5 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Cuthbert, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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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
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Milledgeville Road
4
Continue on GA 4
28 mi
·
37 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
·
19 min
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Fenns Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
6.4 mi
·
7 min
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Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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Fall Line Freeway
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
146 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
13
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Emery Road
15
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Marshallville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto GA 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 224
22
Continue on GA 26; GA 90
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Walnut Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on GA 26
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
24
Turn left onto GA 49
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 49
25
Continue on GA 49
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 49
26
Enter roundabout onto GA 49
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
GA 49
27
Continue on GA 49
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
GA 49
28
Turn slight right onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Forsyth Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Merge onto US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
30
Turn right onto US 280; GA 27; GA 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 280; GA 27; GA 49
31
Turn left onto GA 49
18 mi
·
24 min
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GA 49
Use the left lane.
32
At end of road, turn left onto GA 45
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Plains Highway
33
Merge onto GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi
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52 sec
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Columbus Highway
34
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive
35
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Roundtree Drive
36
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Vine Street Northwest
37
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn right onto US 82; GA 45; GA 50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Graves Station Road Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on US 82; GA 45; GA 50
10.0 mi
·
13 min
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Graves Highway
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on US 82; GA 50
10.0 mi
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14 min
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US 82; GA 50
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
41
At end of road, turn right onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business
133 ft
·
3 sec
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Peachtree Street
42
Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business
244 ft
·
6 sec
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Pearl Street
43
Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business
236 ft
·
6 sec
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Plum Street
44
Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business
96 ft
·
2 sec
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West Dawson Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.1 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.5 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 54 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.1 miles or 2h 37m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuthbert, 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.
+
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 244.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 92.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.1 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.1 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 92.5 miles.
Arriving in Cuthbert, GA
The final approach into Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, 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
$38.19 one way
$76.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.75 | $83.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.20 | $90.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.92 | $107.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.64 | $11.72 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.37 | $9.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.19 | $15.63 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Cuthbert, GA
Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
5h 23m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 244.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, GA 49, Deans Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.1 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 $38.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 244.2 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 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; at 152.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Augusta, GA to Cuthbert, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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