Oxford to Augusta is 115.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 9 minutes via Carl Sanders Highway and Purple Heart Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a local drive with a good number of turns, making it a bit more engaging than a straight interstate cruise. With just one day recommended, this trip is perfect for a quick journey between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Oxford, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than a continuous straight shot. Approximately 50% of this journey utilizes highways, providing some faster stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 84.9 miles along the Carl Sanders Highway, offering a period of consistent travel before the local roads become more prevalent. The main roads you'll follow include the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and the Calhoun Expressway, each contributing to the varied nature of the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 20 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 20 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 East
5
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|I 20 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
109.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward GA 28: Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward GA 28: Augusta
5
109.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
114.8 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi
1h 30m
Purple Heart Highway
21.9 mi
23m
Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Washington Road
2.4 mi
4m
Emory Street
1 mi
2m
Alcovy Road Northeast
0.7 mi
1m
Herring Street Northwest
0.6 mi
1m
11th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 81
1.0 mi·2 min·Emory Street
2
Turn left onto Herring Street Northwest
0.6 mi·1 min·Herring Street Northwest
3
Turn left onto Alcovy Road Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Alcovy Road Northeast
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 20 East
5
Merge onto I 20
22 mi·23 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 20
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
8
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
9
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
10
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
11
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
12
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
13
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
14
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, you have flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave mid-morning allows you to avoid early rush hour and still have plenty of daylight to reach Augusta. With no designated stops in the data, plan to take breaks as needed, especially as the route is described as 'Turn-heavy.' Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18, and it's always wise to fuel up before embarking on a drive with numerous turns. Pay attention to local road signs as you navigate the various highways like Carl Sanders Highway and Purple Heart Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Oxford, GA, or about 1h 4m 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, GA
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Oxford, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 57.6 mi from Oxford, GA
· 1h 4m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Oxford, GA
Late night
in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Warrenton, GA
58 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
30 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
2h 9m 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 Oxford, GA to Augusta, GA covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Calhoun Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Oxford, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 20 / Purple Heart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Oxford, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
