Origin
Ellijay, GA
Morning in Ellijay on Friday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
194.9 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellijay, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA covers 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Northside Square, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.48 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
97.4 miles from Ellijay, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 194.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m 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 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 194.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 3h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Northside Square | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Highway 52 East | — | — |
| Elliott Family Parkway | — | — |
| Henry Grady Highway | — | — |
| Price Road | — | — |
| Thompson Bridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on North Church Street
420 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
413 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Northside Square
312 ft
·
18 sec
·
Northside Square
4
Exit the rotary onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
5
Continue on Highway 52 East
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 52 East
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elliott Family Parkway
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Elliott Family Parkway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Elliott Family Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Elliott Family Parkway
8
Keep slight left
16 mi
·
21 min
9
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
10
Continue straight
128 ft
·
2 sec
11
Continue straight
417 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto Henry Grady Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Henry Grady Highway
13
Turn left onto Price Road
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Price Road
14
Turn right onto Thompson Bridge Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Thompson Bridge Road
15
Continue on Green Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street Northeast
16
Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
17
Continue on Athens Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Athens Highway
18
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
19
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
20
Take the exit left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Inner Loop 10
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
24
Turn right onto Oconee Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
25
Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
26
Continue on Lexington Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lexington Highway
27
Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
28
Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
29
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
30
Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
31
Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
32
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
33
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
34
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 28: Augusta
36
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
37
Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
38
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
39
Continue on Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
40
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
41
Turn right onto Walton Way
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walton Way
42
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 97.4 miles from Ellijay, GA, or about 1h 55m 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 Ellijay, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Ellijay, GA
This is one driving day of about 194.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Ellijay, 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 97.4 mi from Ellijay, GA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Ellijay, 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
$30.48 one way
$60.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.07 | $72.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.47 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Morning in Augusta on Friday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Gainesville, GA
97 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 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 51m 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 Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA covers 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Northside Square, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.4 miles from Ellijay, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.48 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.
The drive from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 3h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ellijay, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ellijay, 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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