Trip from Augusta, GA to Eastman, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

131 mi

211 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 50m ★

6 AM

3h 1m

8 AM

3h 24m

10 AM

3h 9m

12 PM

3h 7m

3 PM

3h 10m

5 PM

3h 23m

8 PM

2h 54m

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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city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Eastman, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, GA to Eastman, GA covers 131 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Deans Bridge Road, GA 117, Fenns Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on Deans Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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

65.5 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Deans Bridge Road	27.6 mi	37m
GA 117	21.5 mi	31m
Fenns Bridge Road	16.6 mi	19m
Carter Road	14.9 mi	20m
North 4th Street	14.4 mi	17m
Fall Line Freeway	12.3 mi	14m
Telfair Street	8.1 mi	12m
North Harris Street	3.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Deans Bridge Road — 27.6 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Eastman, GA.

Start on Walton Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Turn left onto 15th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

Continue on GA 4

28 mi · 37 min · Deans Bridge Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540

146 ft · 1 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Continue on GA 24; GA 540

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

Turn left onto GA 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sparta Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 15

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Harris Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on GA 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn slight left onto GA 15

14 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on GA 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Marcus Street

Turn right onto US 319; GA 31

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Elm Street

Continue on US 319; GA 31

15 mi · 20 min · Carter Road

Turn right onto US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31

1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Drive

Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Jackson Street

Turn left onto South Union Street

329 ft · 11 sec · South Union Street

Continue on East Madison Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Madison Street

Turn left onto US 441; GA 19

420 ft · 10 sec · South Jefferson Street

Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31

8.1 mi · 12 min · Telfair Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto GA 117

137 ft · 4 sec · GA 117

Turn right onto GA 117

21 mi · 31 min · GA 117

Turn left onto College Street

284 ft · 12 sec · College Street

Arrive at destination

College Street

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 65.5 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.6 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 29 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastman, 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 131 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Deans Bridge Road for about 27.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sandersville, GA

66 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

Harlem, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sandersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The bean.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eastman, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 131

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14785591129

Visit website

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

0.6 mi

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

0.6 mi

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.5 mi

The bean.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 131

Eastman, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14785591129

Visit website

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18035104129

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17068264700

Visit website

Morris Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067247501

Visit website

Meadow Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17067244174

Visit website

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17067243576

Visit website

Augusta Riverwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17068211754

Visit website

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+17068230440

Visit website

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17069256526

Augusta Museum of History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067228454

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | 15th Street

Turn left onto 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

57 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | GA 15 / Sparta Road

Turn left onto GA 15 / Sparta Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.49 one way

$40.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.40	$44.80
premium	$4.70	$24.25	$48.49
diesel	$5.61	$28.92	$57.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.3	$13.75	$6.29
Efficient EV	32.8	$11.46	$5.24
EV Truck/SUV	52.4	$18.34	$8.38

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Afternoon in Augusta on Saturday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Eastman, GA

Afternoon in Eastman on Saturday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

3h 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 131 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Deans Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 131 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 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 131 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Augusta, GA to Eastman, GA covers 131 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Deans Bridge Road, GA 117, Fenns Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.5 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 $20.49 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Augusta, GA to Eastman, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Augusta, GA to Eastman, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The bean.

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

The bean.

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Relic

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Commander Coffee

Trellis Coffee Bar

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Honeycomb Specialty Coffee and Treats

Stone Roastery

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Morris Museum of Art

Meadow Garden

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

Augusta Riverwalk

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

Augusta Museum of History

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Augusta, GA

Eastman, GA

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 1m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

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