Origin
Darien, GA
Night in Darien on Sunday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darien, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
171.9 mi
277 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
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6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darien, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Darien to Augusta covers 171.9 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-95, GA-21, and Main Street, moving from the southeastern coast toward the inland region of Georgia. Budgeting roughly $28 for fuel is a safe bet for this one-way journey. Because the total duration is under four hours, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. It is a practical, efficient route that connects two distinct parts of the state through a balanced mix of infrastructure.
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
86 miles from Darien, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58 miles while cruising along I-95 before transitioning to different road types. Expect the character of the pavement to shift as you leave the interstate and navigate GA-21 and local Main Street segments. While the interstate portions offer a consistent, fast-paced rhythm, the final legs of the journey require more attention as you move into local traffic. Overall, the experience is predictable and well-suited for drivers who prefer high-speed transit over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 58 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and GA 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17; GA 25; 99 / North Walton Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 171.9 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: near the start (US 17; GA 25; 99 / North Walton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 17; GA 25; 99 / North Walton Street
Turn right onto US 17; GA 25; 99 / North Walton Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Savannah
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
6
51.5 mi into trip
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~57m in
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I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109
Toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
9
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 58 mi | 1h 2m |
| GA 21 | 44.2 mi | 50m |
| Main Street | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| GA 56 | 15.5 mi | 22m |
| Millhaven Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| GA 24 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| US 301 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Girard Millhaven Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 58 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 17; GA 25; 99
191 ft
·
3 sec
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North Walton Street
3
Continue on US 17; GA 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Way
4
Turn left onto SR 251
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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SR 251
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 95
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 109
Toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
393 ft
·
11 sec
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi
·
48 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the none lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft
·
6 sec
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US 301 Business; GA 73
16
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 301; GA 73 Loop
17
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 24
18
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
19
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
20
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
21
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
22
Continue on GA 23
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi
·
22 min
·
GA 56
24
Turn slight right
395 ft
·
17 sec
25
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
26
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gordon Highway
27
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
28
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
29
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Laney Walker Boulevard
30
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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11th Street
31
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Walton Way
32
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 34 minute drive, plan for at least one scheduled stop to break up the monotony of the highway stretches. Leaving during off-peak hours is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion on the 75% of the route that relies on highways. Since you are looking at a $28 fuel bill, check your levels before merging onto the longest 58-mile stretch of I-95 to ensure you don't need to exit prematurely. Keep in mind that the transition from the interstate to local roads like Main Street can be abrupt, so stay alert for changing speed limits as you approach your destination in Augusta.
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 86 miles from Darien, GA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 37m 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 47m
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 Darien, 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 Darien, GA
This is one driving day of about 171.9 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Darien, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86 mi from Darien, GA · 1h 37m 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 86 miles from Darien, 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
$27.51 one way
$55.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.97 | $59.95 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.34 | $64.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
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 | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.07 | $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
Augusta, GA
Night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
9:21 PM
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
22 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
3h 34m 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 Darien, GA to Augusta, GA covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, GA 21, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86 miles from Darien, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.51 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 171.9 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: near the start (US 17; GA 25; 99 / North Walton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Darien, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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