Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
161.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Dahlonega, GA to Augusta, GA covers 161.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Public Square North, South Chestatee Street, Athens Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.12 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
80.6 miles from Dahlonega, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 161.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Public Square North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chestatee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Athens Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inner Loop 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 129 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oconee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlonega, GA and Augusta, GA.
Start on Public Square South
Continue on Public Square North
Continue on South Chestatee Street
Continue straight
Continue on Athens Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit left
Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Turn right onto Oconee Street
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on Lexington Highway
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on Athens Road
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Washington Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Turn right
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
Merge slight left onto 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
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega, GA
This is one driving day of about 161.1 miles and 3h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.6 mi from Dahlonega, GA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80.6 miles from Dahlonega, 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
$25.12 one way
$50.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.30 | $60.61 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $35.67 | $71.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Dahlonega on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
81 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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