Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
193 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from Manchester, GA to Augusta, GA covers 193 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Johnson Avenue, Wrightsville Road, Woodbury Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
96.5 miles from Manchester, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 193 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wrightsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodbury Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Griffin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zebulon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, GA and Augusta, GA.
Start on Perry Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnson Avenue
Continue on Wrightsville Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Woodbury Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Concord Street
Turn left onto Griffin Street
Continue on Zebulon Road
Continue on South Hill Street
Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road
Continue on Kincaid Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Continue on West 3rd Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 3rd Street
Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left onto South Warren Street
Turn slight right onto Madison Street
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Street
Keep slight left
Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Washington Road
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
Continue on Greene Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Turn right onto Walton Way
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.5 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Manchester, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Manchester, GA
This is one driving day of about 193 miles and 3h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.5 mi from Manchester, GA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96.5 miles from Manchester, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$30.10 one way
$60.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.65 | $67.31 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.31 | $72.61 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $42.73 | $85.47 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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