Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
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Trip from Augusta, GA to Mount Airy, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
143.6 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
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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Mount Airy, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Mount Airy, GA covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m 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 $22.46 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
71.8 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 143.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m 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 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 143.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
The drive from Augusta, GA to Mount Airy, GA is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy, 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
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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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 441 North: Commerce
17
Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
154 ft
·
4 sec
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US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
18
Merge slight left onto Commerce Road
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Road
19
Continue on Main Street
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Homer Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Road
21
Continue straight
19 mi
·
22 min
22
Turn right onto Willingham Avenue
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Willingham Avenue
23
Continue on Main Street South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street South
24
Turn slight right onto Wyly Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyly Street
25
Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dicks Hill Parkway
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn right onto Old Main Street
364 ft
·
19 sec
·
Old Main Street
28
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
7th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.8 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 28m 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Airy, 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 143.6 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 71.8 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Airy, GA
The final approach into Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy, 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
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.55 | $49.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
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: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Mount Airy, GA
Afternoon in Mount Airy on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Winterville, GA
72 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
34 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
2h 57m 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 Mount Airy, GA covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m 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 71.8 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 $22.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Mount Airy, GA is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Mount Airy, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Mount Airy, 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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