Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Fitzgerald, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
165.6 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
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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Fitzgerald, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Fitzgerald, GA covers 165.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 56, US 319, Peach Orchard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.9 miles on GA 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.90 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
82.8 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 56 | 40.9 mi | 59m |
| US 319 | 35 mi | 47m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| US 221 | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| Eastman Road | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| US 280 | 11.2 mi | 17m |
| Snowhill Baptist Church Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| West Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 40.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Fitzgerald, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
5
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
6
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
7
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lovers Lane
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 56
11
Continue on GA 56
41 mi
·
59 min
·
GA 56
12
Continue on US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 221; 171
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 221; 171
14
Continue on US 221; GA 56
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 221; GA 56
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto GA 46
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Metter Road
16
Continue on GA 46
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Eastman Road
17
Turn left onto Snowhill Baptist Church Road
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Snowhill Baptist Church Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 280; GA 30
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 280; GA 30
19
Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 319; US 441; GA 31
21
Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 319; US 441; SR 31
22
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23
Turn right onto US 319; GA 107
18 mi
·
27 min
·
US 319; GA 107
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on Ashton Highway
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ashton Highway
25
Continue on East Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
East Central Avenue
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 82.8 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.9 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fitzgerald, 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.
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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 165.6 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 GA 56 for about 40.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 146.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
15th Street
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
5
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
GA 56
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
115.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
|
US 280; GA 30
At end of road, turn right onto US 280; GA 30
Navigation decision point
5
146.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
US 319; GA 107
Turn right onto US 319; GA 107
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.90 one way
$51.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.31 | $56.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Fitzgerald, GA
Afternoon in Fitzgerald on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 57m 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?
165.6 mi in 3h 57m, mostly highway — 40.9 mi of that is on GA 56.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on GA 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 56 and US 319. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 165.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on GA 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Fitzgerald, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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