Trip from Manchester, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 56m ★

6 AM

4h 9m

8 AM

4h 35m

10 AM

4h 18m

12 PM

4h 16m

3 PM

4h 20m

5 PM

4h 34m

8 PM

4h 1m

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

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Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 190.4 miles across Georgia, this trip from Manchester to Augusta is a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition across the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between these two Georgia hubs.

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

95.2 miles from Manchester, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as only 29% of this trip is spent on highways. You will navigate a mix of roads including GA 83 and GA 16, which requires a more attentive driving style than a standard freeway cruise. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs on the Carl Sanders Highway, where you will cover a 84.9-mile stretch. This transition between technical local roads and faster highway segments keeps the drive engaging and dynamic. Prepare for a varied steering experience as you wind through the Georgia landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / Woodbury Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 190.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / Woodbury Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Griffin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (Crescent Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

10.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / Woodbury Highway

Turn right onto GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / Woodbury Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

28.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 19; GA 3 / Griffin Street

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3 / Griffin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

39.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Crescent Road

Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

43.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

98.4 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I-20 East: Augusta

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Carl Sanders Highway	84.9 mi	1h 30m
GA 83	19.3 mi	26m
GA 16	13.4 mi	19m
Concord Street	12.6 mi	22m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway	12.2 mi	15m
GA 85	7.9 mi	11m
Zebulon Road	6.4 mi	8m
West 3rd Street	5.9 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 85 Spur

0.6 mi · 1 min · Perry Street

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Johnson Avenue

48 ft · 2 sec · Johnson Avenue

Continue on Wrightsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wrightsville Road

Turn left onto GA 85

7.9 mi · 11 min · GA 85

Turn right onto GA 18; GA 74; GA 109

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 18; GA 74; GA 109

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on GA 18; GA 109

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 18

13 mi · 22 min · Concord Street

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3

3.0 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 19; GA 3

6.4 mi · 8 min · Zebulon Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hill Street

Use the none lane.

Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Crescent Road

Continue on Kincaid Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kincaid Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto East College Street

85 ft · 6 sec · East College Street

Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Turn right onto GA 16

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Memorial Drive

Continue on GA 16

2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16

10.0 mi · 12 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 16

4.7 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street

Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 16; GA 42

59 ft · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Continue on US 23; GA 16; GA 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 16

3.5 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street

Enter roundabout onto GA 16

128 ft · 3 sec · GA 16

Continue on GA 16

13 mi · 19 min · GA 16

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Warren Street

Turn slight right onto GA 83

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Madison Street

Continue on GA 83

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Madison Road

Continue on GA 83

2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 83

19 mi · 26 min · GA 83

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I-20 East: Augusta Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 20

0.8 mi · 51 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 199 Toward GA 28: Augusta

Keep slight right at fork

481 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on GA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Greene Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 11th Street

Turn right onto Walton Way

225 ft · 3 sec · Walton Way

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

Given the four-hour duration, departing in the morning allows you to reach your destination by the early afternoon with plenty of time to spare. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel or stretch your legs, making the trip quite flexible for your schedule. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between GA 83 and GA 16, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to misjudge. Since the Carl Sanders Highway accounts for nearly half of your total distance, use that section to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm. Staying alert during the local road segments will ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival in Augusta.

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 95.2 miles from Manchester, GA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 80 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 2h 22m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 190.4 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manchester, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 84.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from Manchester, GA · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

95 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

Greenville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Manchester, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 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

$30.47 one way

$60.94 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$33.20	$66.40
premium	$4.78	$35.82	$71.63
diesel	$5.64	$42.30	$84.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.1	$19.99	$9.14
Efficient EV	47.6	$16.66	$7.62
EV Truck/SUV	76.2	$26.66	$12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Manchester, GA

Night in Manchester on Sunday

Local time

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

11:45 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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 9m 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 Manchester, GA to Augusta, GA covers 190.4 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, GA 83, GA 16. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.2 miles from Manchester, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.47 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.

The route from Manchester, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Manchester, GA to Augusta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Augusta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Manchester, GA

Augusta, GA

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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