Origin
Jesup, GA
Evening in Jesup on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
151 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, GA
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Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
Traveling from Jesup to Augusta takes you on a 151-mile journey through the heart of Southeast Georgia. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable one-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of $24, you can plan your day without worrying about excessive pump costs. Because you won't be relying on major interstates, this route offers a more grounded, local perspective of the region. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, the trip is straightforward enough to complete in a single morning or afternoon session.
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
75.5 miles from Jesup, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate via North 1st Street, Savannah Highway, and Cypress Street, with a highway share of 0%. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North 1st Street, you should prepare for a route defined by constant shifts and local road travel rather than high-speed highway miles. This personality makes the drive feel more intimate and connected to the landscape, though it requires more active steering than a typical freeway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Savannah Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cypress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North McDonald Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cecil Nobles Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on West Cherry Street
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
3
Continue on Savannah Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Highway
4
Continue on Cypress Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cypress Street
5
Continue on US-84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US-84
6
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 84
7
Continue on US-84
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US-84
8
Continue on Cypress Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Street
9
Turn left onto South Main Street
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto North McDonald Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North McDonald Street
11
Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Cecil Nobles Highway
12
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
6 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi
·
4 min
15
Continue straight
34 mi
·
50 min
16
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
17
Merge left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
18
Continue straight
18 mi
·
20 min
19
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
21
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Liberty Street
23
Turn left
24 mi
·
31 min
24
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
25
Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milledgeville Road
26
Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
27
Turn right onto Walton Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
28
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the day to navigate the local roads while visibility is at its best. You only need to plan for one major stop to keep your energy up during the nearly three-hour duration. Because the route relies entirely on local streets rather than highways, keep a close eye on your GPS and stay alert for frequent turns that can easily add time if you miss a junction. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to pull over whenever you see a safe spot to stretch your legs. Keeping your navigation apps updated will be essential for managing the frequent transitions between 1st Street, Savannah Highway, and Cypress Street.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 1h 24m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
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 Jesup, 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 Jesup, GA
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jesup, 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 75.5 mi from Jesup, GA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 75.5 miles from Jesup, 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
$24.17 one way
$48.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.40 | $56.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.55 | $67.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.25 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.21 | $6.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Evening in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
8:08 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
4 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
2h 48m 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 Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA covers 151 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1st Street, Savannah Highway, Cypress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.5 miles from Jesup, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.17 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jesup, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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