Origin
Hazlehurst, GA
Afternoon in Hazlehurst on Wednesday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlehurst, GA to Augusta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
228.7 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlehurst, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 228.7 miles across Southeast Georgia, this route connects Hazlehurst to Augusta in approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $37 for fuel to complete the journey comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in a familiar landscape throughout your travels. It is a practical, direct path for those looking to traverse this part of the state efficiently.
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
114.4 miles from Hazlehurst, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route contains no highway mileage. You will navigate via Bailey Mill Road, Burnt Fort Road, and Ocean Highway, which shifts the focus toward local navigation rather than highway cruising. The road's personality is defined by its winding nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these smaller routes. Without the monotony of wide-open interstates, the drive offers a more involved, hands-on experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady pace that favors local road awareness over rapid transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bailey Mill Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Mill Road | — | — |
| Burnt Fort Road | — | — |
| Ocean Highway | — | — |
| Highway 17 | — | — |
| South Georgia Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| GA 21 | — | — |
| GA 21 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bailey Mill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Old Hazelhurst Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Hazelhurst Road
2
Turn left onto Bailey Mill Road
3.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Bailey Mill Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Burnt Fort Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Burnt Fort Road
4
Continue on Burnt Fort Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Burnt Fort Road
5
Turn left onto Ocean Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Ocean Highway
6
Continue on US Highway 17
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 17
7
Continue on Ocean Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Ocean Highway
8
Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
9
Take the exit left toward I 95 North: Savannah
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Savannah
10
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
11
Keep slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
GA 21: Port Wentworth
13
Keep slight left to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West
394 ft
·
12 sec
·
GA 21 North, GA 30 West
14
Merge slight right onto Augusta Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
15
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
16
Continue straight
42 mi
·
48 min
17
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Turn slight left
299 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
21
Take the exit slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
22
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millhaven Road
23
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milhaven Road
24
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Girard Millhaven Road
25
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Millhaven Road
26
Continue on Main Street
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
28
Turn slight right
394 ft
·
17 sec
29
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Savannah Road
30
Turn right onto Gordon Highway
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gordon Highway
31
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Savannah Road
32
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
33
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Laney Walker Boulevard
34
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
11th Street
35
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a full-day commitment, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours on the road. You only need to plan for one major stop, providing you with ample flexibility to stretch your legs and manage your schedule as you see fit. Given the technical, turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning between Bailey Mill Road and Ocean Highway. Keep your navigation system updated to ensure you don't miss any turns on these local roads. Taking your time through the winding sections will make the nearly four-hour journey feel much more manageable.
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 114.4 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 1h 59m 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 50 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 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 15m
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 Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, GA
This is one driving day of about 228.7 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Hazlehurst, 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 114.4 mi from Hazlehurst, GA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.4 miles from Hazlehurst, 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
$35.76 one way
$71.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.10 | $78.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
4:22 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
10 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 58m 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Augusta, GA covers 228.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bailey Mill Road, Burnt Fort Road, Ocean Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 miles from Hazlehurst, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.76 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 straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazlehurst, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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