Origin
Augusta, GA
Morning in Augusta on Friday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Emerson, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
185.8 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 24m
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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Emerson, GA
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Trip Overview
This 185.8-mile journey from Augusta, GA to Emerson, GA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, with a small portion on other roads. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $29, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short length and the profile of the roads, this route is best suited for a single day's travel rather than an overnight split. It offers a straightforward drive through the Southeast region of Georgia.
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
92.9 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 185.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 185.8-mile route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles along the Carl Sanders Highway. This suggests a drive that frequently transitions between different road types and may involve more frequent turns and adjustments than a pure interstate cruise. The character of the drive will likely evolve as you move from more main highway sections to more local road segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 147 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 185.8 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 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.1 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
147 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward Hill Street, Turner Field
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 58B
Toward Hill Street, Turner Field
6
147.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, I 85 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North
8
151.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
168.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
183.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
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 283
Toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, GA and Emerson, GA, road signs point toward Turner Field, Chattanooga and Kennesaw.
Turner Field
147 mi in
|
~2h 42m
Chattanooga
151.1 mi in
|
~2h 48m
|
via I 75
Kennesaw
168.8 mi in
|
~3h 9m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 85.2 mi | 1h 31m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 46.9 mi | 50m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Washington Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 1.7 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 Emerson, 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
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 58B
Toward Hill Street, Turner Field
Use the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hill Street Southeast
13
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North
15
Merge onto I 75; I 85
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 283
Toward Allatoona Road, Emerson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on GA 293
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 293
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right
42 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn right
172 ft
·
18 sec
24
Turn left onto GA 293
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue
322 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gaston Westbrook Avenue
26
Turn right onto 4th Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street
27
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the longer stretches of the Carl Sanders Highway, as services might be less frequent on the local road portions. The $29 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Enjoy the drive and the ability to take your time reaching Emerson.
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 92.9 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 42m 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 41 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 1h 42m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emerson, 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 185.8 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 92.9 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.
Arriving in Emerson, GA
The final approach into Emerson, 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 Emerson, 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
$29.06 one way
$58.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.02 | $82.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.51 | $8.92 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.01 | $11.89 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Emerson, GA
Morning in Emerson on Friday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Covington, GA
93 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
30 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 30m 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 Emerson, GA covers 185.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.9 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 $29.06 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 185.8 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 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.1 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Augusta, GA and Emerson, GA, road signs point toward Turner Field, Chattanooga and Kennesaw.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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