Origin
Augusta, GA
Evening in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Sardis, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
195.2 mi
314 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
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
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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Sardis, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Sardis, GA covers 195.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m 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, Monticello Highway, GA Hwy 83 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 $30.52 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
97.6 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 195.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 195.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 195.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.7 miles (Indian Springs Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
91.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
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 113
Toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
5
140.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
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Indian Springs Drive
Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
Navigation decision point
6
152.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
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US 41; GA 18 / Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Turn left onto US 41; GA 18 / Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
194.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
|
Chestnut Grove Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Augusta, GA to Sardis, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
91.8 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 85.2 mi | 1h 31m |
| Monticello Highway | 21.9 mi | 30m |
| GA Hwy 83 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| GA 36 | 15.1 mi | 24m |
| Woodland Road | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Old Atlanta Highway | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| GA 83 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| 1st Street | 4 mi | 5m |
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 Sardis, 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
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 113
Toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 83
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Monticello Highway
12
Continue on GA 83
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Madison Road
13
Continue on GA 83
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Madison Street
14
Continue on GA 83
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Warren Street
15
Turn right onto GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Greene Street
16
Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsyth Street
17
Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 83
18
Continue on GA 83
19 mi
·
26 min
·
GA Hwy 83
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 42; GA 83
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Lee Street
20
Turn right onto West Johnston Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Johnston Street
21
Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Indian Springs Drive
22
Turn right onto US 41; GA 18; GA 83
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on US 41; GA 18
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Old Atlanta Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 41; GA 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto US 41; GA 7; GA 18
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 41; GA 7; GA 18
26
Turn left onto GA 36
15 mi
·
24 min
·
GA 36
27
Turn right onto GA 36; GA 74
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
28
Turn left onto GA 36; GA 74
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Green Street
29
Continue on GA 36
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Woodland Road
30
Continue on GA 36
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Street
31
Continue on GA 36
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn right onto GA 41
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Manchester Highway
33
Continue on GA 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellwood Avenue
34
Turn left onto GA 116
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 116
35
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Grove Road
Use the left / right lanes.
36
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Grove Road
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 97.6 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 49m 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 43 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 1h 49m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sardis, 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 195.2 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 97.6 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.6 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.
Arriving in Sardis, GA
The final approach into Sardis, 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 Sardis, 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
$30.52 one way
$61.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.38 | $66.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
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: 68.3 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 | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Sardis, GA
Evening in Sardis on Thursday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
98 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
4h 15m 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 Sardis, GA covers 195.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Monticello Highway, GA Hwy 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.6 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 $30.52 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 195.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.7 miles (Indian Springs Drive): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Augusta, GA to Sardis, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
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