Origin
Doraville, GA
Night in Doraville on Sunday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doraville, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
152 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doraville, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Driving from Doraville to Augusta covers 152 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 52 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to complete the trek across Georgia. Navigating this route involves a mix of local infrastructure, including the Carl Sanders Highway, the Purple Heart Highway, and the Atlanta Bypass. Since both locations are within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your time on the road.
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
76 miles from Doraville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only about 2% of this trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on an interstate. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Carl Sanders Highway, which spans 84.9 miles of the journey. The character of the road shifts significantly as you transition between these major thoroughfares, offering a driving experience that feels much more hands-on than a standard highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 84.9 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 0.5 miles in near US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 152 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 0.5 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn left onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chambl...
7
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 South: Chamblee-Tucker Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 South: Chamblee-Tucker Road
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 84.9 mi | 1h 30m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Calhoun Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Covington Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Wesley Chapel Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 11th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doraville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
47 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto New Peachtree Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
New Peachtree Road
4
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Park Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 23; GA 13
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Buford Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right
191 ft
·
7 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 South
8
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 285 South: Chamblee-Tucker Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Use the none lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Covington Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 20
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 20
85 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
19
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
21
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
22
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
23
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
24
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walton Way
25
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward day trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop during your 152-mile drive to break up the time behind the wheel. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing road conditions as you transition between the Atlanta Bypass and the state highways. Keep your fuel budget of $24 in mind as you plan your stops, ensuring you have enough to cover the distance comfortably. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours on the initial perimeter sections.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Doraville, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 28m 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 20m
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 Doraville, 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 Doraville, GA
This is one driving day of about 152 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Doraville, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76 mi from Doraville, GA · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 76 miles from Doraville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.
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
$24.33 one way
$48.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.28 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
10:31 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
1 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
2h 52m 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 Doraville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76 miles from Doraville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.33 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.
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 18 significant decision points across 152 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 0.5 miles (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Doraville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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