Origin
Homerville, GA
Late night in Homerville on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homerville, GA to Augusta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
203 mi
327 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homerville, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 203-mile journey from Homerville, Georgia, to Augusta, Georgia, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 1, GA 56, and US 25, this route offers a direct path through the Southeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $32 and a highway-focused profile, it's an efficient trip. Considering its manageable length and duration, this drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll experience a consistent travel pace without needing to break it up for an overnight stay.
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
101.5 miles from Homerville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 72% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches of US 1, GA 56, and US 25, offering a consistent travel experience. The longest continuous section you'll navigate is 60.3 miles on US 1, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the profile leans towards highway travel, the specific roads suggest a blend of main arteries and potentially some more local highway segments as you progress towards Augusta. This route generally maintains a steady pace, allowing for straightforward navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 60.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and GA 56. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (US 84; GA 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 84; GA 38
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
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New Mexico Avenue
Turn left onto New Mexico Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
33 mi into trip
|
~46m in
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US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 60.3 mi | 1h 15m |
| GA 56 | 38.3 mi | 55m |
| US 25 | 23.7 mi | 31m |
| US 84 | 17.2 mi | 22m |
| North Pierce Street | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Alma Highway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| East Plant Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Cedar Crossing Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 60.3 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homerville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 441; GA 89
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peach Street
2
Continue on US 441; GA 89
320 ft
·
22 sec
·
Peach Street
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Plant Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
90 ft
·
2 sec
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US 84; GA 38
7
Continue on US 84; GA 38
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto New Mexico Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Mexico Avenue
9
Continue on Anita Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Anita Street
10
Turn left onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Scapa Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Scapa Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Alma Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Pierce Street
15
Continue on US 1; GA 4
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 1; GA 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; 4; 15
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatch Parkway
17
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; GA 4; GA 15
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 1/GA 4
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 1/GA 4
19
Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Cedar Crossing Road
20
Turn right onto 56
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
56
21
Turn left onto US 1/GA 4
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 1/GA 4
22
Merge onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15
36 mi
·
47 min
·
US 1; GA 4; GA 15
23
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
24
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 56
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Turn left onto GA 56
38 mi
·
55 min
·
GA 56
26
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
27
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lovers Lane
28
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
3 min
29
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi
·
31 min
·
US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
30
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
31
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milledgeville Road
32
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
33
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
34
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
35
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 36-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Homerville to maximize your day in Augusta. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $32, you can plan your budget accordingly. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 60 miles on US 1, so be sure to have your preferred audio or snacks ready. Given the drive's manageable distance, you have the flexibility to stop more or less as you please, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before entering longer, less populated stretches of US 1 is a practical consideration.
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 101.5 miles from Homerville, GA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 miles or 2h 13m 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 43m
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 Homerville, 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 Homerville, GA
This is one driving day of about 203 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Homerville, 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 60.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.5 mi from Homerville, GA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Homerville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 1 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.3 miles.
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
$31.74 one way
$63.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.71 | $69.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.31 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.76 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.42 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Late night in Augusta on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Lyons, GA
102 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
31 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
4h 36m 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 Homerville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 203 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, GA 56, US 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Homerville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.74 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / East Plant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (US 84; GA 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Homerville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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