Origin
Augusta, GA
Morning in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Skidaway Island, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 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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Skidaway Island, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Skidaway Island, GA covers 134.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Savannah Highway, GA 23, North Columbia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on Savannah Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.05 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
67.3 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 134.6 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.
Savannah Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 12th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 50.5 miles (GA 24 / Waynesboro Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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12th Street
Turn left onto 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Olive Road
Turn left onto Olive Road
Navigation decision point
4
50.5 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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GA 24 / Waynesboro Highway
At end of road, turn left onto GA 24 / Waynesboro Highway
Navigation decision point
5
134.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
134.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| GA 23 | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| North Columbia Avenue | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Mike Padgett Highway | 14 mi | 19m |
| Millhaven Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Waynesboro Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Burton's Ferry Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Skidaway Island, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
359 ft
·
14 sec
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Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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12th Street
3
Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
4
Turn straight onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Gordon Highway
5
Turn left onto Olive Road
498 ft
·
12 sec
·
Olive Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
7
Turn left onto GA 56
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mike Padgett Highway
8
Continue on GA 56
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Savannah Road
9
Continue on GA 56
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Mike Padgett Highway
10
Turn left onto GA 23
19 mi
·
26 min
·
GA 23
11
Turn straight onto Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
12
Continue on Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
13
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
14
Continue on Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto GA 24
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Waynesboro Highway
16
Take the ramp onto GA 24
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 24
17
Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
18
Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 301 Business; GA 73
19
At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perimeter Road
20
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Augusta Highway
22
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
16 mi
·
20 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 516; GA 21
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on GA 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Derenne Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Waters Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Waters Avenue
26
Continue on Waters Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Waters Drive
27
Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Waters Avenue
28
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
29
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Diamond Causeway
30
Turn slight left
359 ft
·
9 sec
31
Turn straight onto Landings Way
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Landings Way
32
Turn left
307 ft
·
23 sec
33
At end of road, turn left
484 ft
·
24 sec
34
Turn left
104 ft
·
10 sec
35
Turn left
47 ft
·
3 sec
36
Arrive at destination
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 67.3 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 35m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skidaway 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.
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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 134.6 miles and 3h 2m.
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 Savannah Highway for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.3 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.3 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Skidaway Island, GA
The final approach into Skidaway 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 Skidaway 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
$21.05 one way
$42.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Skidaway Island, GA
Morning in Skidaway Island on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 2m 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 Skidaway Island, GA covers 134.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Savannah Highway, GA 23, North Columbia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 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 $21.05 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 50.5 miles (GA 24 / Waynesboro Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Augusta, GA to Skidaway Island, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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