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Trip from Augusta, GA to Georgetown, GA

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

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

136.1 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 38m ★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m

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

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

Augusta, GA

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Downtown Georgetown, GA, GA

Georgetown, GA

Joshua Brown

Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, GA to Georgetown, GA covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 25, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Peach Orchard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on US 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.28 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

68 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 136.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 136.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 25 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.6 miles on US 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 94.7 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 21 significant decision points across 136.1 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 94.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
94.7 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 16 East: Savannah
5
125.3 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
6
130.4 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 94 Toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke
5
134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
135.2 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Jacksonville

125.3 mi in | ~2h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 25 44.6 mi 51m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 30.4 mi 32m
Peach Orchard Road 23.7 mi 29m
Highway 67 8.4 mi 11m
Veterans Memorial Parkway 7.3 mi 10m
I 95 4.6 mi 5m
Abercorn Street Extension 4.1 mi 5m
GA 67 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 25 — 44.6 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Georgetown, 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 · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
8

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
9

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 25; GA 121
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

20 mi · 22 min · US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
11

Continue on US 25/GA 23-67-121

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 25/GA 23-67-121
12

Continue on US 25; GA 67; GA 121

18 mi · 20 min · US 25; GA 67; GA 121
13

Continue on US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67

4.4 mi · 5 min · US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
14

Turn right onto US 25 Bypass

7.3 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
15

Take the exit

231 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn slight right onto GA 67

8.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 67
17

Continue on GA 67

2.8 mi · 4 min · GA 67
18

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
19

Merge onto I 16

30 mi · 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
21

Merge onto I 95

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 95
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 94 Toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke
23

Turn left onto GA 204

4.1 mi · 5 min · Abercorn Street Extension
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

171 ft · 6 sec
Use the slight left lane.
26

Turn left onto King George Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · King George Boulevard
27

Turn right onto Red Fox Drive

289 ft · 14 sec · Red Fox Drive
28

Turn right onto Barksdale Drive

281 ft · 15 sec · Barksdale Drive
29

Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive

348 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Drive
30

Turn right onto Chowning Drive

460 ft · 24 sec · Chowning Drive
31

Turn left

73 ft · 5 sec
32

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 68 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 30 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, 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 136.1 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 US 25 for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Blitch, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blitch, GA

68 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

Waynesboro, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blitch, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Georgetown, GA

The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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

$21.28 one way

$42.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.27 $46.54
premium $4.70 $25.19 $50.38
diesel $5.61 $30.05 $60.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.8 0 $14.29 $6.53
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.91 $5.44
EV Truck/SUV 54.4 0 $19.05 $8.71

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 16, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Friday

Local time

10:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, GA

Morning in Georgetown on Friday

Local time

10:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

26 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 48m 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 Georgetown, GA covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 25, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Peach Orchard Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68 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 $21.28 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 136.1 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 94.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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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