Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
200.2 mi
322 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
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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Saint Simons Island, GA
Jim Patrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 25, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.31 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
100.1 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 200.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 200.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 60 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 60 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 25. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 94.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.2 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 94.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
94.7 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
5
125.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
6
185.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans M...
5
198.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
Demere Road
Enter roundabout onto Demere Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
199.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
|
1st Street
Enter roundabout onto 1st Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Saint Simons Island, GA, road signs point toward Jacksonville and Veterans Memorial.
Jacksonville
125.3 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Veterans Memorial
185.8 mi in
|
~3h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 60 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 25 | 44.6 mi | 51m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 23.7 mi | 29m |
| Highway 67 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Golden Isles Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| GA 67 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 60 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Saint Simons Island, 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
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Liberty Street
9
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 25; GA 121
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
20 mi
·
22 min
·
US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
11
Continue on US 25/GA 23-67-121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25/GA 23-67-121
12
Continue on US 25; GA 67; GA 121
18 mi
·
20 min
·
US 25; GA 67; GA 121
13
Continue on US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
14
Turn right onto US 25 Bypass
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
15
Take the exit
231 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn slight right onto GA 67
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 67
17
Continue on GA 67
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 67
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
19
Merge onto I 16
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
21
Merge onto I 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 95
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 38
Toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
23
Turn left onto GA 25 Spur
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Golden Isles Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 17; GA 25
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glynn Avenue
25
Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
26
Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
F. J. Torras Causeway
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
28
Continue on Sea Island Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sea Island Road
29
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
30
Continue on Demere Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Demere Road
31
Enter roundabout onto Demere Road
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Demere Road
32
Continue on Demere Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Demere Road
33
Enter roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Beach Causeway
34
Continue on East Beach Causeway
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Beach Causeway
35
Enter roundabout onto 1st Street
88 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Street
36
Continue on 1st Street
353 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Street
37
Turn left onto Bruce Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruce Drive
38
Turn right onto 8th Street
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
8th Street
39
Arrive at destination
8th 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 100.1 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 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 44 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 2h 6m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Simons Island, 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.
+
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 200.2 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 I 95 for about 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.1 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
Arriving in Saint Simons Island, GA
The final approach into Saint Simons Island, 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 Saint Simons Island, 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
$31.31 one way
$62.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.05 | $74.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.20 | $88.40 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.02 | $9.61 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.52 | $8.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.1 | 1 | $28.03 | $12.81 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Saint Simons Island, GA
Afternoon in Saint Simons Island on Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
20 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 3m 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 Saint Simons Island, GA covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 25, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.1 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 $31.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.2 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 94.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Augusta, GA and Saint Simons Island, GA, road signs point toward Jacksonville and Veterans Memorial.
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