Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
229.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Augusta, GA to Hamilton, GA covers 229.9 miles and takes about 4h 23m 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 $35.85 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
114.9 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 229.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Calhoun Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carl Sanders Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Hamilton, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn straight
Turn right onto 15th Street
Turn slight left
Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
Continue on Washington Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point
Turn left
Turn right onto Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road
Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
Turn straight onto Mobley Road
Turn right onto Carver Circle
Continue on Hamilton Square Street
Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
Continue on Club Lane
Arrive at your 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, 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 229.9 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.9 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114.9 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.85 one way
$71.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.09 | $80.18 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.25 | $86.49 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $50.90 | $101.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69 | 0 | $24.14 | $11.04 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.71 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
115 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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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