Origin
Montgomery, GA
Late night in Montgomery on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, GA to Augusta, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h
Distance
132.3 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 132.3-mile drive from Montgomery, GA, to Augusta, GA, can easily be completed in about 3 hours, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes GA 21 and GA 56, with a significant portion on Main Street as you pass through towns. With a projected fuel cost of around $21, it's an economical journey. The drive offers a mixed profile, blending highway travel with local road segments. As both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll experience consistent regional characteristics throughout. This trip is well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay.
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
66.1 miles from Montgomery, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 132.3-mile journey, with 56% of your travel occurring on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.9 miles on GA 21, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition onto Main Street and then GA 56, the character of the drive will likely shift, incorporating more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both open road cruising and more town-focused driving segments, keeping the experience varied.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (East Derenne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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East Derenne Avenue
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
113.2 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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GA 56
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
Navigation decision point
4
131.7 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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Laney Walker Boulevard
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
131.9 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
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11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 21 | 41.9 mi | 48m |
| Main Street | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| GA 56 | 15.5 mi | 22m |
| Augusta Road | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Millhaven Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| GA 24 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| US 301 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 41.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi
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5 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto GA 204 SPUR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Whitefield Avenue
3
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Waters Avenue
4
Continue on Waters Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Waters Drive
5
Continue on Waters Avenue
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Waters Avenue
6
Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi
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1 min
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East Derenne Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 516; GA 21
7.0 mi
·
9 min
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William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on GA 21
13 mi
·
17 min
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Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi
·
48 min
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GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
11
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft
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6 sec
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US 301 Business; GA 73
13
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi
·
5 min
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US 301; GA 73 Loop
14
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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GA 24
15
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Millhaven Road
16
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Milhaven Road
17
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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Girard Millhaven Road
18
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
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Millhaven Road
19
Continue on GA 23
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi
·
22 min
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GA 56
21
Turn slight right
395 ft
·
17 sec
22
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Old Savannah Road
23
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft
·
10 sec
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Gordon Highway
24
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi
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3 min
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Old Savannah Road
25
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi
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2 min
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12th Street
26
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Laney Walker Boulevard
27
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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11th Street
28
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft
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12 sec
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Walton Way
29
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the short 3-hour duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart Montgomery, GA, at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to push through or take a break whenever convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 41.9-mile stretch on GA 21, where services might be less frequent. Planning your fuel stops before you enter longer stretches of highway is a practical approach for this 132.3-mile trip to Augusta, GA.
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 66.1 miles from Montgomery, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 25m 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 22m
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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, GA
This is one driving day of about 132.3 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery, 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 GA 21 for about 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.1 mi from Montgomery, GA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.1 miles from Montgomery, 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
$20.69 one way
$41.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.21 | $58.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 AM
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
1 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
3h 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 Montgomery, GA to Augusta, GA covers 132.3 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 21, Main Street, GA 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 miles from Montgomery, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.69 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 drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (GA 204 SPUR / Whitefield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (East Derenne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.
The route from Montgomery, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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