Trip from Augusta, GA to Hardwick, GA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

This 93.4-mile journey from Augusta, GA to Hardwick, GA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. The drive will cost an estimated $15 in fuel. You'll primarily navigate via the Fall Line Freeway, Deans Bridge Road, and Fenns Bridge Road, offering a mixed driving experience across the Southeast region. With no designated stops in the data, this route is ideal for those seeking a straightforward drive without extensive planning for overnight stays or multiple attractions. Its relatively short distance makes it a convenient option for a quick regional excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.7 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive presents a mixed profile, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.2 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, which likely offers a more consistent pace. As you transition to Deans Bridge Road and Fenns Bridge Road, expect the character of the drive to change, potentially introducing more local road characteristics. This blend of faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road driving means you'll experience different road conditions and speeds throughout the 93.4-mile trip.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 7 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 33.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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 left onto 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3

33.4 mi into trip | ~47m in | GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road

Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

4

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

4

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

4

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	39.2 mi	47m
Deans Bridge Road	27.6 mi	37m
Fenns Bridge Road	16.6 mi	19m
Vinson Highway	4.2 mi	7m
North Main Street	2.4 mi	4m
15th Street	2 mi	3m
Walton Way	0.8 mi	1m
Milledgeville Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 39.2 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Hardwick, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

4

Continue on GA 4

28 mi · 37 min · Deans Bridge Road

Use the straight lane.

5

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

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

7

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

8

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

9

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

10

Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540

146 ft · 1 sec · Fall Line Freeway

11

Continue on GA 24; GA 540

29 mi · 35 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the straight lane.

12

Turn right onto GA 112

4.2 mi · 7 min · Vinson Highway

13

Arrive at destination

Vinson Highway

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for flexibility. While no specific stops are noted, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without apparent town access is 39.2 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $15 suggests this is an economical drive. A practical tip for this route: be prepared for the road type to shift as you move from the Fall Line Freeway onto Deans Bridge Road and Fenns Bridge Road; staying aware of changing speed limits and road conditions will ensure a smooth arrival in Hardwick.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hardwick, 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 93.4 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Augusta, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 39.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wrens, GA

47 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

Blythe, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Davisboro, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hardwick, GA

The final approach into Hardwick, 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 Hardwick, 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

$14.61 one way

$29.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$15.97	$31.94
premium	$4.70	$17.29	$34.57
diesel	$5.61	$20.62	$41.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28	$9.81	$4.48
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.17	$3.74
EV Truck/SUV	37.4	$13.08	$5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Night in Augusta on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hardwick, GA

Night in Hardwick on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

33 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 1m 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 Hardwick, GA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Deans Bridge Road, Fenns Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.7 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 $14.61 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

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