Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, GA to Pearson, GA
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
171.8 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
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
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, GA to Pearson, GA covers 171.8 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, Milledgeville Road, Tubman Home Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.49 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
85.9 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 171.8 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 13m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Pearson, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milledgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tubman Home Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peach Orchard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nellie Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lovers Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Pearson, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
5
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
6
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nellie Drive
7
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lovers Lane
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
39 mi
·
56 min
12
Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 297 South: Nunez
15
Turn right onto Nunez Road
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Nunez Road
16
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Turn left onto Montgomery Street
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Montgomery Street
18
Continue on Adams Street
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Adams Street
19
Turn straight
4.7 mi
·
7 min
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Broad Street
21
Turn right
308 ft
·
5 sec
22
Continue on 1st Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
1st Street
23
Continue straight
14 mi
·
21 min
24
Continue on Douglas Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Douglas Highway
25
Continue on Broxton Road
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Broxton Road
26
Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowens Mill Road Southeast
27
Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South Peterson Avenue
28
Turn left onto West Albany Avenue
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Albany Avenue
29
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 85.9 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.9 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 Pearson, 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.
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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 171.8 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 85.9 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.9 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pearson, GA
The final approach into Pearson, 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 Pearson, 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
$27.49 one way
$54.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.17 | $76.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.04 | $8.25 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.03 | $6.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.05 | $11.00 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Pearson, GA
Afternoon in Pearson on Monday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°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
27 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
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 Pearson, GA covers 171.8 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, Milledgeville Road, Tubman Home Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.9 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 $27.49 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Pearson, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, GA to Pearson, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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