Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
125.4 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: Gustavo Denuncio
The drive from Conyers, GA to Augusta, GA covers 125.4 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Grove Road, I 20 East, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.56 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
62.7 miles from Conyers, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 125.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carl Sanders Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Calhoun Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Conyers, GA and Augusta, GA.
Start on Main Street Northwest
Turn right onto Walnut Grove Road
Take the exit sharp left toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augusta
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Washington Road
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
Continue on Greene Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Turn right onto Walton Way
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Conyers, 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 Conyers, GA
This is one driving day of about 125.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.7 mi from Conyers, GA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 62.7 miles from Conyers, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$19.56 one way
$39.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.87 | $43.73 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.59 | $47.18 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.17 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Conyers on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Mauldin, SC
63 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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