Origin
Pearson, GA
Afternoon in Pearson on Monday
Local time
1:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearson, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
172.1 mi
277 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
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 Pearson, GA to Augusta, GA covers 172.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 56, US 25, Westgreen Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on GA 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.54 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
86.1 miles from Pearson, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Pearson, GA to Augusta, GA covers 172.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 221; US 441; GA 31 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 221; US 441; GA 31 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 221; US 441; GA 31 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 221; US 441; GA 31 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
13.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn right onto US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.9 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
44.8 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 221; 135; 135 Connector / East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.7 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135 / East Jarman Street
Turn left onto US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135 / East Jarman Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 56 | 38.3 mi | 55m |
| US 25 | 23.7 mi | 31m |
| Westgreen Road | 16.7 mi | 25m |
| Uvalda Highway | 16.3 mi | 26m |
| 297 | 14.1 mi | 21m |
| North Main Street | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Douglas Highway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| McIntosh Street | 10 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearson, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 82; GA 64; GA 520
84 ft
·
5 sec
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West Albany Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 221; US 441; GA 31
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; GA 135
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Westgreen Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 221; GA 135
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Douglas Highway
6
Continue on US 221; GA 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tallahassee Street
7
Turn right onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
8
Turn left onto US 221; GA 135
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cromartie Street
9
Continue on US 221; GA 135
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Plum Street
10
Turn left onto US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
417 ft
·
12 sec
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East Jarman Street
11
Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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West Coffee Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 221; GA 135
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tallahassee Street
13
Continue on US 221; 135
16 mi
·
26 min
·
Uvalda Highway
14
Turn left onto 135
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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West Broad Street
15
Continue on 135
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
135
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 130
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 130
17
Turn right onto GA 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Pine Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto GA 130
10 mi
·
14 min
·
McIntosh Street
19
Continue on 297
14 mi
·
21 min
·
297
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 56
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Turn left onto GA 56
38 mi
·
55 min
·
GA 56
24
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
25
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lovers Lane
26
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
3 min
27
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi
·
31 min
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US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
28
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
29
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milledgeville Road
30
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
31
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Walton Way
32
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Walton Way
33
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
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 86.1 miles from Pearson, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 86.1 miles or 2h 10m 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 31m
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 Pearson, 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 Pearson, GA
This is one driving day of about 172.1 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearson, 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 56 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.1 mi from Pearson, GA · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 86.1 miles from Pearson, 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
$27.54 one way
$55.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.37 | $64.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.23 | $76.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.07 | $8.26 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.09 | $11.01 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Afternoon in Augusta on Monday
Local time
1:42 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
27 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 16m 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 Pearson, GA to Augusta, GA covers 172.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 56, US 25, Westgreen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Pearson, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 221; US 441; GA 31 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pearson, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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