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Trip from Ludowici, 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

3h 5m

Distance

138.1 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Ludowici, GA

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Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

This 138.1-mile drive from Ludowici, GA, to Augusta, GA, is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US 25, Cecil Nobles Highway, and Veterans Memorial Parkway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for a quick journey through the Southeast. The drive is straightforward, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination 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

69.1 miles from Ludowici, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 138.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 138.1-mile trip, as 84% of the route is on faster roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on US 25, including an uninterrupted stretch of 111.7 miles. This means the drive is largely about covering ground efficiently, with the road character remaining consistent for long periods. While primarily highway, the transition onto Cecil Nobles Highway and Veterans Memorial Parkway might offer slight variations, but the overall feel is one of direct travel rather than winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and Cecil Nobles Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 57 / South McDonald Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 57 / South McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 56.9 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 57 / South McDonald Street

Turn left onto GA 57 / South McDonald Street

Navigation decision point

5
19.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway

Turn left onto US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67

Merge onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
107.7 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 25 111.7 mi 2h 26m
Cecil Nobles Highway 14.1 mi 19m
Veterans Memorial Parkway 4.9 mi 6m
Liberty Street 2.1 mi 3m
15th Street 1.9 mi 3m
South McDonald Street 1 mi 1m
Tubman Home Road 0.9 mi 2m
Walton Way 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 25 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Academy Street

70 ft · 8 sec · West Academy Street
2

Turn left onto GA 57

1.0 mi · 1 min · South McDonald Street
3

Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; 57

14 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway
4

Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
5

Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

139 ft · 2 sec · US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
6

Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
7

Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 73

34 mi · 50 min · US 25; US 301; GA 73
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto US 25 Bypass

4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Merge onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67

4.4 mi · 5 min · US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 25; GA 67

18 mi · 20 min · US 25; GA 67
11

Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
12

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

14 mi · 15 min · US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
13

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 25; GA 121
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121

2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
15

Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

24 mi · 31 min · US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
16

Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
17

Turn right onto GA 4

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road
18

Turn slight left onto GA 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
19

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
20

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way
21

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 5 minutes, this 138.1-mile trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure. Departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Augusta without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to decide on the fly if you need a break or to push through. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 111.7 miles on US 25, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The $22 fuel cost estimate suggests it's budget-friendly for a quick journey.

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 69.1 miles from Ludowici, GA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 30 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.1 miles or 1h 37m 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 30m

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 Ludowici, 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 Ludowici, GA

This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Ludowici, 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 25 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.1 mi from Ludowici, GA · 1h 37m into the drive

county seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Statesboro, GA

69 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.

Popular next leg

Statesboro, GA to Augusta, GA

78.8 mi · 1h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Glennville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blitch, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Ludowici, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 138.1

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

0.6 mi

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.5 mi

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+17064328571

Visit website

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17064967035

Visit website

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17068694074

Visit website

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+18036136240

Visit website

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17069558766

Visit website

Sweet Pea's Bakery and Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.7

Glennville, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+19124574958

Visit website

The Proper Library & Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.7

Glennville, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19123394211

Visit website

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17068264700

Visit website

Morris Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067247501

Visit website

Meadow Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17067244174

Visit website

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17067243576

Visit website

Augusta Riverwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17068211754

Visit website

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+17068230440

Visit website

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17069256526

Augusta Museum of History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067228454

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.60 one way

$43.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.61 $47.23
premium $4.70 $25.56 $51.12
diesel $5.61 $30.49 $60.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63
Efficient EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
EV Truck/SUV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ludowici, GA

Morning in Ludowici on Saturday

Local time

8:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Saturday

Local time

8:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

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

3h 5m 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 Ludowici, GA to Augusta, GA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 25, Cecil Nobles Highway, Veterans Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.1 miles from Ludowici, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.60 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 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 57 / South McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 56.9 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Ludowici, 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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