Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
181.8 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Newnan, GA
Aleksander Dumała
Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA covers 181.8 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 15th Street, Calhoun Expressway, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.10 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
90.9 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 181.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
15th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA is easy. At 2h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Calhoun Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carl Sanders Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Newnan, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
2
Turn straight
236 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
15th Street
4
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
6
Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
9
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
10
Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
12
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
15
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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GA 34: Newnan, Shenandoah
17
Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullsboro Drive
18
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jefferson Street
19
Turn right onto Clark Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clark Street
20
Turn right onto Jackson Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
21
Arrive at your 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 90.9 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.9 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newnan, 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 181.8 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.9 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newnan, GA
The final approach into Newnan, 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 Newnan, 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
$29.10 one way
$58.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.39 | $80.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.09 | $8.73 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.91 | $7.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.45 | $11.64 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Newnan, GA
Afternoon in Newnan on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
91 mi in
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
4 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 53m 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 Newnan, GA covers 181.8 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 15th Street, Calhoun Expressway, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.9 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 $29.10 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.
The drive from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA is easy. At 2h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Newnan, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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