Origin
Augusta, GA
Evening in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Cordele, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
188.9 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Cordele, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Cordele, GA covers 188.9 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 $29.54 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
94.5 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 188.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. 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 Cordele, GA is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | — | — |
| Milledgeville Road | — | — |
| Deans Bridge Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Fenns Bridge Road | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| Irwinton Road | — | — |
| Jeffersonville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Cordele, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
20
Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
21
Keep slight right
180 ft
·
4 sec
22
Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
16th Avenue East
23
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 94.5 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 56m 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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, 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.
+
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 188.9 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 94.5 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.5 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cordele, GA
The final approach into Cordele, 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 Cordele, 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
$29.54 one way
$59.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.71 | $83.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.07 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.45 | $12.09 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Cordele, GA
Evening in Cordele on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
14 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 53m 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 Cordele, GA covers 188.9 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 94.5 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 $29.54 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 Cordele, GA is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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