Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to McBean, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to McBean, GA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mike Padgett Highway, Old Savannah Road, 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Mike Padgett Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mike Padgett Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near 12th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Augusta, GA to McBean, GA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
12th Street
Turn left onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Olive Road
Turn left onto Olive Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway
Turn left onto GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Padgett Highway | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Old Savannah Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| 12th Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Mike Padgett Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gordon Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Olive Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walton Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mike Padgett Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and McBean, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
12th Street
3
Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
4
Turn straight onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gordon Highway
5
Turn left onto Olive Road
498 ft
·
12 sec
·
Olive Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
7
Turn left onto GA 56
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mike Padgett Highway
8
Continue on GA 56
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Savannah Road
9
Continue on GA 56
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Mike Padgett Highway
10
Continue on Mike Padgett Highway
507 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mike Padgett Highway
11
Turn straight onto Old Mike Padgett Highway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Mike Padgett Highway
12
Arrive at destination
Old Mike Padgett Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
McBean, GA
Afternoon in McBean on Thursday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
29m 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 McBean, GA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mike Padgett Highway, Old Savannah Road, 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.77 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.
The drive from Augusta, GA to McBean, GA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Augusta, GA to McBean, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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