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Trip from Augusta, GA to Druid Hills, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

148.3 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Downtown Druid Hills, GA, GA

Druid Hills, GA

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Trip Overview

This 148.3-mile journey from Augusta, GA, to Druid Hills, GA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, this drive is an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. The route offers a straightforward path, making it easy to manage in one day without needing an overnight stop. Plan for a single planned stop along the way.

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

74.2 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 148.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a drive with a significant number of turns, characteristic of a local road experience, even with a 6% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles on the Carl Sanders Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel. While parts of the route utilize main highways, the overall feel is more akin to navigating through communities rather than a pure interstate cruise. The road's personality shifts, blending stretches of faster travel with more involved local road sections.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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 right onto 15th Street

Navigation decision point

5
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.
7
145.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 23: Moreland Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 60 Toward US 23: Moreland Avenue
10
145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, Carter Center, Emory

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

Use the right lane. Exit 60 Toward Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, Carte...
5
145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | US 23; GA 42 / Moreland Avenue Southeast

Merge onto US 23; GA 42 / Moreland Avenue Southeast

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

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 85.2 mi 1h 31m
Purple Heart Highway 46.9 mi 50m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway 7.4 mi 8m
Washington Road 2.5 mi 4m
Calhoun Expressway 1.7 mi 1m
Moreland Avenue Northeast 1.4 mi 3m
Walton Way 0.7 mi 1m
Oakdale Road Northeast 0.5 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 Druid Hills, 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

7.4 mi · 8 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 60 Toward US 23: Moreland Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

191 ft · 4 sec
Exit 60 Toward Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, Carter Center, Emory Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto US 23; GA 42

0.4 mi · 1 min · Moreland Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on US 23; GA 42

1.4 mi · 3 min · Moreland Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn right onto US 23; US 29; US 78; US 278; GA 8; GA 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
16

Turn left onto Oakdale Road Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
17

Turn right onto The By Way Northeast

91 ft · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast
18

Arrive at destination

The By Way Northeast

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 47-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Druid Hills. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing when and where to break up the 148.3-mile trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23 for the entire journey. A practical tip for this route: be prepared for varying speed limits as you transition between highway and local road segments, especially when you are on the Carl Sanders Highway.

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 74.2 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 22m 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 33 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 22m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Druid Hills, 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 148.3 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 74.2 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 22m into the drive

city and County Seat of Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, GA

74 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

Thomson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smyrna, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 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 Druid Hills, GA

The final approach into Druid Hills, 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 Druid Hills, 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

$23.19 one way

$46.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.36 $50.71
premium $4.70 $27.45 $54.89
diesel $5.61 $32.74 $65.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 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 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
EV Truck/SUV 59.3 0 $20.76 $9.49

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 14, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Friday

Local time

9:47 AM

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

Druid Hills, GA

Morning in Druid Hills on Friday

Local time

9:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Madison, GA

74 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

36 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 47m 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 Druid Hills, GA covers 148.3 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.2 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 $23.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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