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Trip from Hawkinsville, GA to Augusta, GA

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Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

132.6 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 12m

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

Downtown Hawkinsville, GA, GA

Hawkinsville, GA

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 132.6-mile journey from Hawkinsville, GA, to Augusta, GA, which will take approximately 3 hours and 18 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $21. You'll primarily travel along US 1, Fenns Bridge Road, and Captain Burnham Road, experiencing a mixed driving profile. The Southeast region offers a consistent landscape for this relatively short excursion. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. This route provides a straightforward path between these two Georgia cities, making it an efficient option for your travel plans.

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

66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 45% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 26.8 miles on US 1, providing a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, moving from potentially more open highway to quieter county roads. This variation keeps the drive engaging, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel without becoming overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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 US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 132.6 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 (US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles (GA 15): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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 | US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | GA 15

Turn left onto GA 15

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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.
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99.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 26.8 mi 36m
Fenns Bridge Road 16.5 mi 19m
Captain Burnham Road 15 mi 21m
GA 68 13.4 mi 23m
Allentown-Nicklesville Road 13.3 mi 18m
Fall Line Freeway 12.3 mi 14m
Coley Station Road 4.9 mi 7m
Long Branch Road 4.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 26.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on this road

312 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn sharp left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business

179 ft · 8 sec · Progress Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business; GA 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commerce Street
4

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

437 ft · 16 sec · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
5

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
6

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

127 ft · 8 sec · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto Old Milledgeville Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Milledgeville Road
9

Continue on Cap Burnham Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Cap Burnham Road
10

Turn slight right onto Coley Station Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · Coley Station Road
11

Continue on GA 112

15 mi · 21 min · Captain Burnham Road
12

Continue on GA 112

13 mi · 18 min · Allentown-Nicklesville Road
13

Turn right onto Long Branch Road

4.3 mi · 10 min · Long Branch Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto Old Balls Ferry Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Balls Ferry Road
15

Turn right onto GA 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · GA 57
16

Turn left onto GA 68

2.1 mi · 3 min · GA 68
17

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 68

11 mi · 19 min · GA 68
18

Turn left onto GA 15

1.4 mi · 2 min · GA 15
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on GA 15

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Harris Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn straight onto GA 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sparta Road
21

Turn right onto GA 24; GA 540

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540

141 ft · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
23

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
24

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
25

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540

6.5 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
26

Continue on GA 88; GA 540

17 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
27

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.
28

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540

27 mi · 36 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
30

Continue on GA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
31

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
32

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
33

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way
34

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour, 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 26.8-mile stretch on US 1, as services might be less frequent. The $21 fuel cost is a reasonable budget for this trip. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your navigation system is up-to-date, as the mix of main roads and county routes can sometimes be disorienting.

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 66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA, or about 1h 49m 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 2h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 49m 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 44m

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 Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA

This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawkinsville, 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 66.3 mi from Hawkinsville, GA · 1h 49m 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 66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, 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

$20.74 one way

$41.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.67 $45.35
premium $4.70 $24.54 $49.08
diesel $5.61 $29.28 $58.55

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: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.92 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.60 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.56 $8.49

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Hawkinsville, GA

Late night in Hawkinsville on Wednesday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Wednesday

Local time

3:34 AM

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

3 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 18m 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 Hawkinsville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 132.6 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Fenns Bridge Road, Captain Burnham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.74 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 17 significant decision points across 132.6 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 (US 129 Business; US 341 Business; 11 Business / Progress Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles (GA 15): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hawkinsville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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