Trip from Augusta, GA to Rydal, GA

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Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

201.4 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 36m ★

6 AM

3h 48m

8 AM

4h 14m

10 AM

3h 57m

12 PM

3h 55m

3 PM

3h 59m

5 PM

4h 13m

8 PM

3h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Augusta, GA

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Rydal, GA

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Trip Overview

This 201.4-mile journey from Augusta, GA, to Rydal, GA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, with only about 12% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost around $31 for this trip. The route offers a more local feel, so plan for a relaxed pace. Given its duration and profile, it's well-suited as a straightforward day trip within the Southeast region.

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

100.7 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' as you traverse Georgia. While 12% of the route is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles along the Carl Sanders Highway. This suggests a driving experience that is less about high-speed cruising and more about engaging with the landscape as you make your way through various communities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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 147 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 201.4 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 147 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.1 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.8 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

147 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward Hill Street, Turner Field

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 58B Toward Hill Street, Turner Field

151.1 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

168.8 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...

193.9 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 411: Chatsworth, White

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 293 Toward US 411: Chatsworth, White

194.3 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 411 North: Chatsworth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 411 North: Chatsworth

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 Rydal, GA, road signs point toward Turner Field, Chattanooga and Kennesaw.

Turner Field

147 mi in | ~2h 42m

Chattanooga

151.1 mi in | ~2h 48m | via I 75

Kennesaw

168.8 mi in | ~3h 9m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Carl Sanders Highway	85.2 mi	1h 31m
Purple Heart Highway	46.9 mi	50m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	35.6 mi	40m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway	9.1 mi	10m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.2 mi	8m
US 411	7 mi	10m
Downtown Connector	3.1 mi	4m
Washington Road	2.5 mi	4m

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 Rydal, GA.

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Turn straight

235 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 15th Street

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto GA 28

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on GA 28

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

9.1 mi · 10 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 58B Toward Hill Street, Turner Field Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Hill Street Southeast

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 75 North, I 85 North

Merge onto I 75; I 85

3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75

11 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

25 mi · 27 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 293 Toward US 411: Chatsworth, White Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

289 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 411 North: Chatsworth Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 411; GA 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 411; GA 61

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 411; GA 61

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 411; GA 61

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 411; GA 61

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 411; GA 61

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

US 411; GA 61

Trip Plan

With a duration of under four hours, this drive is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving Augusta mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic and arrive in Rydal with ample daylight. While there's only one designated stop, pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 85.2-mile stretch on the Carl Sanders Highway, as services might be less frequent on these local roads. Keep an eye out for road signs indicating changes in highway names as you progress.

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 100.7 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 51m 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 100.7 miles or 1h 51m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rydal, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 201.4 miles and 3h 48m.

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 100.7 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

101 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.

Greenville, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.7 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 Rydal, GA

The final approach into Rydal, 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 Rydal, 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

$31.49 one way

$62.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.44	$68.87
premium	$4.70	$37.27	$74.55
diesel	$5.61	$44.47	$88.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.4	0	$21.15	$9.67
Efficient EV	50.4	0	$17.62	$8.06
EV Truck/SUV	80.6	1	$28.20	$12.89

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Wednesday

Local time

4:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rydal, GA

Late night in Rydal on Wednesday

Local time

4:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Cleveland, TN

101 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 48m 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 Rydal, GA covers 201.4 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.7 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 $31.49 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.