Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Friday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Ellijay, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
194.1 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
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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Ellijay, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Ellijay, GA covers 194.1 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 15th Street, Calhoun Expressway, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.35 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
97.1 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 194.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 194.1 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.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 13m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Ellijay, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | — | — |
| Calhoun Expressway | — | — |
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Carl Sanders Highway | — | — |
| US 78 | — | — |
| Thomson Road | — | — |
| Outer Loop 10 | — | — |
| US 129 | — | — |
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 Ellijay, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
2
Turn straight
236 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
15th Street
4
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
6
Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
10
Turn right onto Washington Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Washington Road
11
Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Thomson Road
12
Turn left
42 mi
·
50 min
13
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Outer Loop 10
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson
17
Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Jefferson Road
18
Continue straight
4.8 mi
·
6 min
19
Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
20
Continue on Athens Highway
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
Athens Highway
21
Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
22
Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
23
Continue on Green Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street Northeast
24
Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Thompson Bridge Road
25
Turn left onto Price Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Price Road
26
Keep slight right to continue on Price Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Price Road
27
Turn sharp right onto Harmond Church Road
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Harmond Church Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 52 East
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 52 East
29
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 52 East
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 52 East
30
Continue on River Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
31
Turn right onto North Church Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Church Street
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 97.1 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 6m 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.1 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ellijay, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 194.1 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 97.1 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellijay, GA
The final approach into Ellijay, 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 Ellijay, 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
$30.35 one way
$60.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.19 | $66.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.92 | $71.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.85 | $85.71 |
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: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.38 | $9.32 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.17 | $12.42 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Ellijay, GA
Afternoon in Ellijay on Friday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Gainesville, GA
97 mi in
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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m 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 Ellijay, GA covers 194.1 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 15th Street, Calhoun Expressway, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.1 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 $30.35 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 13m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Ellijay, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Ellijay, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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