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Trip from Augusta, GA to Hazlehurst, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

126.3 mi

203 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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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city in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States

Hazlehurst, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, GA to Hazlehurst, GA covers 126.3 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 56, Nunez Road, Peach Orchard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.8 miles on GA 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.75 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

63.1 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Augusta, GA to Hazlehurst, GA covers 126.3 miles and takes about 3h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.8 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 12 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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.
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
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward GA 297 South: Nunez

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward GA 297 South: Nunez
5
97.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | GA 130 / Montgomery Street

Turn left onto GA 130 / Montgomery Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 56 38.8 mi 56m
Nunez Road 24.1 mi 35m
Peach Orchard Road 23.4 mi 28m
US 221 12.3 mi 18m
Adams Street 6.2 mi 9m
135 4.8 mi 7m
1st Street 4.6 mi 8m
South Main Street 4.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: GA 56 — 38.8 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

39 mi · 56 min · GA 56
12

Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business

4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57

0.4 mi · 33 sec · South Main Street
14

Take the exit

138 ft · 3 sec
Toward GA 297 South: Nunez
15

Turn right onto GA 297

24 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road
16

Turn right onto GA 130

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Pine Street
17

Turn left onto GA 130

447 ft · 8 sec · Montgomery Street
18

Continue on GA 130

6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn straight onto 135

4.7 mi · 7 min · 135
20

At end of road, turn left onto 135

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Broad Street
21

Turn right onto 135

308 ft · 5 sec · 135
22

Continue on 1st Street

4.6 mi · 8 min · 1st Street
23

Continue on US 221; 135

12 mi · 18 min · US 221; 135
24

Turn slight left onto US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Coffee Street
25

Arrive at destination

US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135

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 63.1 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 28 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazlehurst, 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 126.3 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 38.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.1 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 29m into the drive

city in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Swainsboro, GA

63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Swainsboro, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hazlehurst, GA

The final approach into Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, 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

$19.75 one way

$39.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $21.60 $43.19
premium $4.70 $23.38 $46.75
diesel $5.61 $27.89 $55.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06
Efficient EV 31.6 0 $11.05 $5.05
EV Truck/SUV 50.5 0 $17.68 $8.08

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 9, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Evening in Augusta on Wednesday

Local time

7:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hazlehurst, GA

Evening in Hazlehurst on Wednesday

Local time

7:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

19 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 5m 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 Hazlehurst, GA covers 126.3 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 56, Nunez Road, Peach Orchard Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.1 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 $19.75 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 straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 12 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 3.3 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Augusta, GA to Hazlehurst, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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