Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
139.2 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Tybee Island, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA covers 139.2 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 12th Street, Old Savannah Road, Gordon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.28 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
69.6 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 139.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
12th 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Savannah Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gordon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olive Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mike Padgett Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Millhaven Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Girard Millhaven Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milhaven Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Tybee Island, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
12th Street
3
Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
4
Turn straight onto Gordon Highway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gordon Highway
5
Turn left onto Olive Road
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Olive Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
7
Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mike Padgett Highway
8
Continue on Old Savannah Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Savannah Road
9
Continue on Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Mike Padgett Highway
10
Turn left
19 mi
·
26 min
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 the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Waynesboro Highway
16
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
18
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
20
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
21
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
22
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
23
Turn left onto Bourne Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourne Avenue
24
Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
26
Continue on West Bay Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bay Street
27
Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
General McIntosh Boulevard
28
Turn left onto East President Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East President Street
29
Continue on Islands Expressway
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Islands Expressway
30
Continue straight
9.5 mi
·
15 min
31
Turn left onto 10th Court
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
10th Court
32
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 69.6 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 36m 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tybee 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 139.2 miles and 3h 12m.
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 69.6 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 69.6 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tybee Island, GA
The final approach into Tybee 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 Tybee 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
$22.28 one way
$44.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.18 | $52.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.93 | $61.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.62 | $6.68 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Tybee Island, GA
Afternoon in Tybee Island on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
3h 12m 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 Tybee Island, GA covers 139.2 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 12th Street, Old Savannah Road, Gordon Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.6 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 $22.28 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.
The drive from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Tybee Island, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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