Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Harlem, GA
Ron Lach
The drive from Augusta, GA to Harlem, GA covers 21.5 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gordon Highway, Wrightsboro Road, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Gordon Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 21.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 13th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Augusta, GA to Harlem, GA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 78; US 278; GA 10 / Gordon Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 13th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 78; US 278; GA 10 / Gordon Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highway | 15.8 mi | 22m |
| Wrightsboro Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Milledgeville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| R A Dent Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Walton Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 13th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Harlem, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn left onto 13th Street
Continue on R A Dent Boulevard
Continue on Richard Algernon Dent Boulevard
Continue on Wrightsboro Road
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 78; US 278; GA 10
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 10
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Augusta on Friday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Harlem on Friday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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