Origin
Blue Ridge, GA
Afternoon in Blue Ridge on Monday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Ridge, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
208.5 mi
336 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Ridge, GA
Beth Fitzpatrick
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Ridge, GA to Augusta, GA covers 208.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountain Street, West 1st Street, APD Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.37 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
104.2 miles from Blue Ridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 208.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Ridge, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| APD Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Appalachian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Murphy Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Ridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hunt Martin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mountain Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on East First Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East First Street
2
Turn left onto Mountain Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mountain Street
3
Turn slight right onto West 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
200 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge slight left onto APD Highway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
APD Highway
6
Continue on Appalachian Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Appalachian Highway
7
Continue on APD Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
APD Highway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Turn straight onto Murphy Highway
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Murphy Highway
10
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Blue Ridge Street
11
Turn right onto Hunt Martin Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hunt Martin Street
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cleveland Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cleveland Street
13
Continue on Gainesville Highway
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Gainesville Highway
14
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn slight left onto East Kytle Street
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
East Kytle Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
18
Exit the roundabout
5.3 mi
·
8 min
19
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
20
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
21
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
22
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
14 min
23
Continue on Commerce Road
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Road
24
Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
25
Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
GA Inner Loop 10
26
Continue on Inner Loop 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Inner Loop 10
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
29
Turn right onto Oconee Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
30
Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
31
Continue on Lexington Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lexington Highway
32
Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
33
Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
34
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
35
Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
36
Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
37
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
38
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
39
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
40
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 28: Augusta
41
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
42
Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
43
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
44
Continue on Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
45
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
46
Turn right onto Walton Way
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walton Way
47
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 104.2 miles from Blue Ridge, GA, or about 2h 2m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 208.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blue Ridge, 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 104.2 mi from Blue Ridge, GA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 104.2 miles from Blue Ridge, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, GA
The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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
$33.37 one way
$66.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $36.36 | $72.71 |
| premium | $4.78 | $39.22 | $78.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.32 | $92.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.89 | $10.01 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.19 | $13.34 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
104 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
4 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 4m 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 Blue Ridge, GA to Augusta, GA covers 208.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Street, West 1st Street, APD Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.2 miles from Blue Ridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.37 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blue Ridge, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blue Ridge, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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