Origin
McCaysville, GA
Afternoon in McCaysville on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCaysville, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
219.2 mi
353 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
The drive from McCaysville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 219.2 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Ridge Drive, Toccoa Avenue, Mineral Bluff Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
109.6 miles from McCaysville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 219.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Ridge Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McCaysville, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Toccoa Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mineral Bluff Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakewood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| APD Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Appalachian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Murphy Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Ridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Blue Ridge Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCaysville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on East Tennessee Avenue
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Tennessee Avenue
2
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Blue Ridge Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Toccoa Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Toccoa Avenue
4
Continue on Mineral Bluff Highway
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mineral Bluff Highway
5
Continue on Lakewood Highway
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lakewood Highway
6
Continue on Mineral Bluff Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mineral Bluff Highway
7
Continue on Lakewood Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Highway
8
Turn left onto APD Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
APD Highway
9
Continue on Appalachian Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Appalachian Highway
10
Continue on APD Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
APD Highway
11
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
12
Turn straight onto Murphy Highway
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Murphy Highway
13
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Blue Ridge Street
14
Turn right onto Hunt Martin Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hunt Martin Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cleveland Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cleveland Street
16
Continue on Gainesville Highway
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Gainesville Highway
17
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
19
Turn slight left onto East Kytle Street
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
East Kytle Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
5.3 mi
·
8 min
22
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
24
Keep slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
25
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
14 min
26
Continue on Commerce Road
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Road
27
Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
28
Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
GA Inner Loop 10
29
Continue on Inner Loop 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Inner Loop 10
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
32
Turn right onto Oconee Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
33
Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
34
Continue on Lexington Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lexington Highway
35
Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
36
Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
37
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
38
Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
39
Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
40
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
41
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
42
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
43
Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 28: Augusta
44
Keep slight right
482 ft
·
12 sec
45
Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
46
Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Expressway
47
Continue on Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greene Street
48
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
11th Street
49
Turn right onto Walton Way
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walton Way
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 109.6 miles from McCaysville, GA, or about 2h 7m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.6 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m
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 McCaysville, 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 McCaysville, GA
This is one driving day of about 219.2 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McCaysville, 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 109.6 mi from McCaysville, GA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 109.6 miles from McCaysville, 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
$35.08 one way
$70.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
| premium | $4.78 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.70 | $97.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.02 | $10.52 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.69 | $14.03 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
110 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
20 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 14m 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 McCaysville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 219.2 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Ridge Drive, Toccoa Avenue, Mineral Bluff Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.6 miles from McCaysville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.08 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 is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McCaysville, GA to Augusta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McCaysville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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