Origin
Fitzgerald, GA
Night in Fitzgerald on Sunday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitzgerald, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
4h
Distance
165.7 mi
267 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitzgerald, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Fitzgerald to Augusta covers 165.7 miles of Georgia landscape, typically taking about 4 hours to complete. Because this journey is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily handle the transit in one go without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting roughly $27 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. You will navigate primarily via GA 56, US 25, and US 319 as you transition across the southeastern portion of the state. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that functions perfectly as a direct connection between these two cities.
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
82.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency, with 67% of your travel time spent on highways. The road personality shifts as you transition between these routes, keeping the pace consistent throughout the 4-hour duration. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.3 miles while traveling on GA 56, which allows for a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused route, you won't be dealing with the stop-and-go frustration of local traffic for the majority of your trek. It is a functional path designed to move you steadily from point A to point B.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 56 and US 25. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in near US 319; US 441; GA 31.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.3 miles (GA 46): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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US 319; US 441; GA 31
At end of road, turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
Navigation decision point
4
49.9 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road
Turn left onto CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road
Navigation decision point
4
58.3 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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GA 46
Turn right onto GA 46
Navigation decision point
4
72.4 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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US 221; GA 56 / Swainsboro Highway
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56 / Swainsboro Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
164.8 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 56 | 38.3 mi | 55m |
| US 25 | 23.7 mi | 31m |
| US 319 | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| Jacksonville Highway | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| GA 46 | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| Snowhill Baptist Church Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| US 280 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Swainsboro Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitzgerald, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on East Central Avenue
93 ft
·
8 sec
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East Central Avenue
2
Continue on East Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Continue on Ashton Highway
351 ft
·
8 sec
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Ashton Highway
4
Continue on Jacksonville Highway
17 mi
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26 min
·
Jacksonville Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 319; GA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 319; GA 107
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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US 319; US 441; GA 31
7
Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31
16 mi
·
18 min
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US 319; US 441; SR 31
8
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 319; US 441; GA 31
9
Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
3.1 mi
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5 min
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3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 280; GA 30
8.2 mi
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11 min
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US 280; GA 30
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 178
8.4 mi
·
14 min
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Snowhill Baptist Church Road
12
Turn right onto GA 46
14 mi
·
20 min
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GA 46
13
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
8.1 mi
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11 min
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Swainsboro Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 221; 171
6.8 mi
·
9 min
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US 221; 171
15
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi
·
11 min
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West Street
16
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto GA 56
38 mi
·
55 min
·
GA 56
18
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
19
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Lovers Lane
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
3 min
21
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi
·
31 min
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US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
22
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Tubman Home Road
23
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Milledgeville Road
24
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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15th Street
Use the none lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Walton Way
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
27
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes 4 hours, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the drive and stay fresh. Departing early in the morning can help you bypass potential midday congestion and keep your arrival time predictable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $27 estimate is based on standard driving conditions and can fluctuate depending on vehicle efficiency. Given that you only have one recommended stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel before finishing the final leg of the 165.7-mile journey. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the manageable duration allows you to adjust your departure time to fit your personal schedule.
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 82.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 17m
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 Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA
This is one driving day of about 165.7 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fitzgerald, 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 GA 56 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.8 mi from Fitzgerald, GA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 82.8 miles from Fitzgerald, 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
$26.52 one way
$53.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.89 | $57.79 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.20 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 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 Fitzgerald, GA to Augusta, GA covers 165.7 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 56, US 25, US 319. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (CR 178 / Snowhill Baptist Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.3 miles (GA 46): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fitzgerald, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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