Trip from Augusta, GA to Doraville, GA

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

The drive from Augusta, GA to Doraville, GA covers 152.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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 Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 76.3 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 $24.44 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: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

152.7 mi

246 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

Spanning 152.7 miles across the Southeast, this trip from Augusta to Doraville typically takes about 2 hours and 51 minutes. Because the distance is manageable, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your Georgia travels. The route primarily utilizes the Carl Sanders Highway, the Purple Heart Highway, and the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter. By staying within the state, you remain in the Southeast region for the duration of your journey, ensuring a consistent travel experience from start to finish.

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

76.3 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mix of speeds as you navigate this turn-heavy local drive, which is composed entirely of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Carl Sanders Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch at 85.2 miles. While the route is fully paved with highway infrastructure, the transition onto the Atlanta Bypass near the end of your trip adds a layer of complexity to the driving experience. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it is a technical drive that requires your full attention as you shift from regional highways into the denser traffic patterns surrounding the Perimeter.

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

There are about 19 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. You will hit about 12 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 152.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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.

137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

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 67B Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattano...

138 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

150.4 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

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 32 Toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

151.2 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Augusta, GA to Doraville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Chattanooga along the way.

Chattanooga

137.6 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Carl Sanders Highway	85.2 mi	1h 31m
Purple Heart Highway	46.6 mi	50m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	12.4 mi	14m
Washington Road	2.5 mi	4m
Calhoun Expressway	1.7 mi	1m
Walton Way	0.7 mi	1m
Buford Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
New Peachtree Road	0.3 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 Doraville, GA.

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Turn straight

235 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 15th Street

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto GA 28

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on GA 28

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Exit 67B Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 32 Toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 23; GA 13

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Buford Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Park Avenue

Turn left onto New Peachtree Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · New Peachtree Road

Turn left

47 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

55 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the nearly three-hour duration, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the drive and stay refreshed. Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid the inevitable congestion often found along the Atlanta Bypass. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Augusta, as budgeting $24 for gas should cover your needs comfortably for the 152.7-mile trek. Because this route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the exit sequences along the Perimeter before you leave, as the lane changes can be frequent and demanding.

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 76.3 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.3 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Doraville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 152.7 miles and 2h 51m.

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 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 76.3 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

76 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.

Arriving in Doraville, GA

The final approach into Doraville, 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 Doraville, 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

$24.44 one way

$48.88 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$26.63	$53.25
premium	$4.78	$28.72	$57.45
diesel	$5.64	$33.92	$67.85

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: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.8	$16.03	$7.33
Efficient EV	38.2	$13.36	$6.11
EV Truck/SUV	61.1	$21.38	$9.77

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Augusta, GA

Evening in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Doraville, GA

Evening in Doraville on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

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 51m 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 Doraville, GA covers 152.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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 76.3 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 $24.44 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.