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Trip from Augusta, GA to Pine Mountain, GA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

221.5 mi

356 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 58m ★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m

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

The drive from Augusta, GA to Pine Mountain, GA covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, I 85, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.2 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.7 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 221.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 221.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
138 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67A Toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Mac...
8
152.8 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 61 Toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgo...
8
153 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
8
202.4 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in | I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus
8
210.5 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 27, GA 1: Pine Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward US 27, GA 1: Pine Mountain

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Augusta, GA and Pine Mountain, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Montgomery, Atlanta and Domestic Airport.

Macon

138 mi in | ~2h 31m

Montgomery

152.8 mi in | ~2h 49m

Atlanta

152.8 mi in | ~2h 49m

Domestic Airport

152.8 mi in | ~2h 49m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 85.2 mi 1h 31m
I 85 48.4 mi 52m
Purple Heart Highway 46.9 mi 50m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 13.9 mi 16m
Chet Atkins Parkway 8.1 mi 8m
Martha Berry Highway 7.3 mi 10m
Washington Road 2.5 mi 4m
Hamilton Road 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 85.2 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Pine Mountain, GA.

1

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
2

Turn straight

235 ft · 8 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 onto GA 28

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway
6

Continue on GA 28

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
8

Merge onto I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 20

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 67A Toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 285

14 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 61 Toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 85

48 mi · 52 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185

8.1 mi · 8 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 42 Toward US 27, GA 1: Pine Mountain Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Road
19

Continue on US 27; GA 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · Martha Berry Highway
20

Turn right onto Hagler Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hagler Road
21

Turn left

240 ft · 44 sec
22

Continue on this road

240 ft · 19 sec · this road
23

Turn right onto Hagler Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hagler Road
24

Turn slight right onto US 27; GA 1

5.4 mi · 7 min · Martha Berry Highway
25

Turn left onto East Harris Street

79 ft · 5 sec · East Harris Street
26

Turn right onto Commerce Street

41 ft · 1 sec · Commerce Street
27

Arrive at destination

Commerce Street

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 110.7 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.7 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Mountain, 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 221.5 miles and 4h 11m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 85.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.7 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

111 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.

Arriving in Pine Mountain, GA

The final approach into Pine Mountain, 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 Pine Mountain, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 145.1
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $5 near mile 137.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.64 one way

$69.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $37.87 $75.75
premium $4.70 $40.99 $81.99
diesel $5.61 $48.90 $97.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.5 0 $23.26 $10.63
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.38 $8.86
EV Truck/SUV 88.6 1 $31.01 $14.18

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Wednesday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Mountain, GA

Late night in Pine Mountain on Wednesday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

77°F

Cleveland, TN

111 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

7 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

4h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Pine Mountain, GA covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, I 85, Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 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 $34.64 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 221.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Augusta, GA and Pine Mountain, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Montgomery, Atlanta and Domestic Airport.

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