Origin
Hephzibah, GA
Morning in Hephzibah on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hephzibah, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hephzibah, GA
Joshua Brown
Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Hephzibah, GA to Augusta, GA is 15.1 miles and takes about 25m via Peach Orchard Road and Georgia 88, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Georgia's Southeast region. Expect a highly local drive with frequent turns rather than an open highway experience. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick hop between these two neighboring communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 15.1-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along Peach Orchard Road. You'll primarily be on Peach Orchard Road, Georgia 88, and 15th Street, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with more frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peach Orchard Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near Tubman Home Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hephzibah, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (GA 4 / Milledgeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (GA 4 / Walton Way): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Turn right onto GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Orchard Road | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Georgia 88 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Tubman Home Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Walton Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Milledgeville Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Nellie Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peach Orchard Road
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hephzibah, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 88
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia 88
2
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
3
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nellie Drive
4
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
5
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
6
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milledgeville Road
7
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
8
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
9
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
10
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
25m 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 Hephzibah, GA to Augusta, GA covers 15.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peach Orchard Road, Georgia 88, 15th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Hephzibah, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hephzibah, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (Tubman Home Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (GA 4 / Milledgeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (GA 4 / Walton Way): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hephzibah, 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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