Origin
Commerce, GA
Morning in Commerce on Wednesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce, GA to Augusta, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
118.6 mi
191 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Commerce, GA to Augusta, GA covers 118.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Lexington Road, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.55 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.3 miles from Commerce, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 118.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Line Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 118.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Line Street
Turn right onto Line Street
Navigation decision point
9
17.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
8
18.9 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
8
21.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
7
85.7 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Commerce, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
18.9 mi in
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~25m
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via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| Lexington Road | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| US 78 | 21.9 mi | 27m |
| Washington Road | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Commerce Road | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Athens Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| US 441 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Inner Loop 10 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on State Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
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State Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
182 ft
·
10 sec
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High Street
3
Turn right onto Line Street
200 ft
·
10 sec
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Line Street
4
Turn right onto View Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
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View Street
5
Turn slight right onto 326
217 ft
·
4 sec
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Central Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 98
1.7 mi
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2 min
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South Elm Street
7
Turn right onto US 441; GA 15
6.2 mi
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8 min
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US 441; GA 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 441; GA 15
9.5 mi
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11 min
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Commerce Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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GA Inner Loop 10
11
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Inner Loop 10
12
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Inner Loop 10
Exit 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Lexington Highway
17
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi
·
8 min
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Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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Athens Road
19
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi
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58 sec
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Main Street
20
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi
·
10 min
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Washington Road
21
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
22
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi
·
27 min
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US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto I 20
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
26
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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Washington Road
28
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Calhoun Expressway
29
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Greene Street
30
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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11th Street
31
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft
·
3 sec
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Walton Way
32
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Commerce, GA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 miles.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 15m 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
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 Commerce, 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 Commerce, GA
This is one driving day of about 118.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Commerce, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 26.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.3 mi from Commerce, GA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 59.3 miles from Commerce, 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
$18.55 one way
$37.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.45 | $5.69 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.38 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Augusta, GA
Morning in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
10 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 26m 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 Commerce, GA to Augusta, GA covers 118.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Lexington Road, US 78. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.3 miles from Commerce, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 118.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Commerce, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
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