Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
131 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Eastman, GA
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The drive from Augusta, GA to Eastman, GA covers 131 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Deans Bridge Road, GA 117, Fenns Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on Deans Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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
65.5 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 131 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 131 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 131 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto GA 15 / Sparta Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deans Bridge Road | 27.6 mi | 37m |
| GA 117 | 21.5 mi | 31m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Carter Road | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| North 4th Street | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Telfair Street | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| North Harris Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Eastman, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn left onto 15th Street
Turn straight onto GA 4
Continue on GA 4
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
Turn left onto GA 15
Continue on GA 15
Continue on GA 15
Turn slight left onto GA 15
Continue on GA 15
Turn right onto US 319; GA 31
Continue on US 319; GA 31
Turn right onto US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
Turn left onto South Union Street
Continue on East Madison Street
Turn left onto US 441; GA 19
Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
Take the exit onto GA 117
Turn right onto GA 117
Turn left onto College Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastman, GA than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 131 miles and 3h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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.
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.49 one way
$40.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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