Trip from Eastman, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

131.1 mi

211 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eastman, GA

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Downtown Augusta, GA, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Eastman to Augusta covers 131.1 miles of Georgia’s Southeast region, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 1 minute. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $21 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. You will navigate via a mix of routes, including US 1, Eastman Dublin Highway, and Fenns Bridge Road. It is an honest, straightforward drive that connects two distinct parts of the state without requiring excessive planning, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a necessary commute.

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

65.6 miles from Eastman, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between varied road types as you make your way toward Augusta. With highways accounting for only 36% of the journey, you will spend a significant amount of time on local roads rather than monotonous interstate stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on US 1, which spans 26.8 miles of the route. This setup offers a nice variety behind the wheel, shifting from the steady pace of the highway to the more nuanced turns of regional corridors. You will find that the road’s personality changes as you leave Eastman, offering a blend of driving conditions that keeps the trip engaging from start to finish.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 131.1 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 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (US 319; GA 31 / Wrightsville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue

Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
32 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 319; GA 31 / Wrightsville Avenue

Turn left onto US 319; GA 31 / Wrightsville Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
97.6 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
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130.3 mi into trip | ~3h in | GA 4 / Walton Way

Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 26.8 mi 36m
Eastman Dublin Highway 20.7 mi 29m
Fenns Bridge Road 16.5 mi 19m
Wrightsville Avenue 14.9 mi 20m
College Street 14.5 mi 17m
Fall Line Freeway 12.3 mi 14m
US 319 8.1 mi 13m
South Harris Street 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 26.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Augusta, GA.

1

Start on College Street

284 ft · 15 sec · College Street
2

Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117

473 ft · 12 sec · 5th Avenue
3

Turn left onto GA 117

0.6 mi · 1 min · Anson Avenue
4

Continue on GA 117

21 mi · 29 min · Eastman Dublin Highway
5

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

4.0 mi · 5 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
6

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

4.1 mi · 7 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the none lane.
7

Turn left onto South Monroe Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Monroe Street
8

Turn right onto West Madison Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Madison Street
9

Turn right onto US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East Jackson Street
10

Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31

1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Drive
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto US 319; GA 31

15 mi · 20 min · Wrightsville Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 319; GA 31

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Elm Street
13

Turn left onto GA 15; GA 57

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Marcus Street
14

Continue on GA 15

14 mi · 17 min · College Street
Use the none lane.
15

Continue on GA 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on GA 15

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Harris Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn straight onto GA 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sparta Road
Use the none lane.
18

Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540

141 ft · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
20

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the none lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
22

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

6.5 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
23

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
24

Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540

27 mi · 36 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the none lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
27

Continue on GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
28

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
Use the none lane.
29

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
Use the none lane.
30

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way
31

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early in the day is always a smart way to avoid potential traffic. Plan for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refresh, as this will help keep you alert during the transition between road types. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the local segments of Fenns Bridge Road, as service options may be more sparse compared to the busier highway sections. Since the entire trip is just over 130 miles, you don't need a complex itinerary; simply focus on enjoying the drive at your own pace. Staying mindful of your speed when moving from the 26.8-mile stretch on US 1 onto smaller local roads will ensure a smooth arrival 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 65.6 miles from Eastman, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.6 miles or 1h 33m 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 28m

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 Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA

This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eastman, 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 US 1 for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.6 mi from Eastman, GA · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Inman Mills, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

66 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

Greenville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Eastman, 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

$20.98 one way

$41.96 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $22.86 $45.72
premium $4.78 $24.66 $49.32
diesel $5.64 $29.13 $58.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.3 0 $13.77 $6.29
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24
EV Truck/SUV 52.4 0 $18.35 $8.39

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Eastman, GA

Night in Eastman on Sunday

Local time

10:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

10:33 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

2 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

3h 1m 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 Eastman, GA to Augusta, GA covers 131.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Eastman Dublin Highway, Fenns Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 miles from Eastman, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.98 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 18 significant decision points across 131.1 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 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (US 319; GA 31 / Wrightsville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eastman, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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