Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Thomasville, GA
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
271.8 mi
437 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
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6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Thomasville, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Thomasville, GA covers 271.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 15th Street, Milledgeville Road, Deans Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.50 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
135.9 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 271.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
15th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Thomasville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milledgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deans Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fenns Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irwinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jeffersonville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Thomasville, 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
3
Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
4
Continue on Deans Bridge Road
28 mi
·
37 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
5
Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
7
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
12
Continue on Irwinton Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
13
Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
14
Continue on Emery Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Emery Road
15
Continue on Emery Highway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Emery Highway
16
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
20
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 41: Cordele, Tifton
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 41 South: Tifton
23
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
24
Turn straight
26 mi
·
36 min
25
Keep slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Pine Street
27
Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Isabella Street
28
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn left
328 ft
·
9 sec
30
Turn straight
2.3 mi
·
3 min
31
Turn left onto Thigpen Trail
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Thigpen Trail
32
Continue straight
16 mi
·
21 min
33
Continue on County Line Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Line Road
34
Continue on Glenwood Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Drive
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
36
Turn left onto South Crawford Street
505 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Crawford Street
37
Turn right onto Remington Avenue
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
Remington Avenue
38
Arrive at your 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 135.9 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.9 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thomasville, 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 271.8 miles and 5h 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.9 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 135.9 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thomasville, GA
The final approach into Thomasville, 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 Thomasville, 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
$43.50 one way
$87.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $47.39 | $94.79 |
| premium | $4.78 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.38 | $120.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.54 | $13.05 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.78 | $10.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.05 | $17.40 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Thomasville, GA
Afternoon in Thomasville on Monday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 48m 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 Thomasville, GA covers 271.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 15th Street, Milledgeville Road, Deans Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.9 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 $43.50 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 straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Thomasville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Thomasville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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