Origin
Donalsonville, GA
Morning in Donalsonville on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donalsonville, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
293.6 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donalsonville, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Donalsonville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 293.6 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Tennille Avenue, Crawford Street, West College Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.91 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
146.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 293.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 2m drive with frequent turns across 293.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Tennille Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m 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 Donalsonville, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Tennille Avenue | — | — |
| Crawford Street | — | — |
| West College Street | — | — |
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Oakridge Drive | — | — |
| Moultrie Road | — | — |
| US 19 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Tennille Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Tennille Avenue
3
Continue on Crawford Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Crawford Street
4
Turn left onto West College Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West College Street
5
Continue straight
351 ft
·
7 sec
6
Continue on North 1st Street
66 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 1st Street
7
Turn right onto Main Street
47 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Oakridge Drive
9
Continue on Moultrie Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moultrie Road
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
11
Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
13
Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
14
Continue on Sylvester Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
15
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Cordele Road
16
Continue straight
22 mi
·
27 min
17
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
18
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Savannah
21
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
525 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Avenue
23
Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Emery Highway
24
Continue on Emery Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Emery Road
25
Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
26
Continue on Irwinton Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
27
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
29
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
31
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
32
Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
33
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
34
Continue straight
27 mi
·
36 min
35
Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
36
Continue on Milledgeville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
37
Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
38
Turn right onto Walton Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
39
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
40
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 146.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA, or about 2h 31m 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 65 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.8 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
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 Donalsonville, 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 Donalsonville, GA
This is one driving day of about 293.6 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Donalsonville, 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 146.8 mi from Donalsonville, GA · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.8 miles from Donalsonville, 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
$45.91 one way
$91.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $50.20 | $100.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $54.34 | $108.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.82 | $129.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.83 | $14.09 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.69 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.10 | $18.79 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
29 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
5h 2m 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 Donalsonville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 293.6 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Tennille Avenue, Crawford Street, West College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.91 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 5h 2m 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 Donalsonville, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Donalsonville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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