The drive from Port Wentworth, GA to Augusta, GA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 21, Main Street, GA 56 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.9 miles on GA 21.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
57.4 miles from Port Wentworth, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 114.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Port Wentworth, GA to Augusta, GA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m, 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 23 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
292 ft22 ft
Total Climb
429 ft
Total Descent
313 ft
Highest Point
292 ft
~90.2 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
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 0.9 miles in near GA 21 / Augusta Road.
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 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (GA 21 / Augusta Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles (GA 21 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.7 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 21 / Augusta Road
Turn right onto GA 21 / Augusta Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
51.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|GA 21 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto GA 21 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
95.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|GA 56
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
Navigation decision point
4
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|Laney Walker Boulevard
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
114.3 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|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
8.8 mi
11m
Millhaven Road
7.5 mi
10m
GA 24
5.4 mi
7m
US 301
4.5 mi
5m
Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
GA 21
— 41.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Wentworth, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Crossgate Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Crossgate Road
2
Turn right onto GA 21
8.8 mi·11 min·Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi·48 min·GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
5
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft·6 sec·US 301 Business; GA 73
7
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi·5 min·US 301; GA 73 Loop
8
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi·7 min·GA 24
9
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Millhaven Road
10
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Milhaven Road
11
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi·4 min·Girard Millhaven Road
12
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi·7 min·Millhaven Road
13
Continue on GA 23
19 mi·26 min·Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi·22 min·GA 56
15
Turn slight right
395 ft·17 sec
16
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Savannah Road
17
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft·10 sec·Gordon Highway
18
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Savannah Road
19
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·12th Street
20
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laney Walker Boulevard
21
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·11th Street
22
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
23
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Port Wentworth, GA, or about 1h 8m 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 59m
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 Port Wentworth, 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 Port Wentworth, GA
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Port Wentworth, 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 57.4 mi from Port Wentworth, GA
· 1h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Port Wentworth, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.95 one way
$35.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.63
$39.26
premium
$4.70
$21.25
$42.49
diesel
$5.61
$25.35
$50.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
EV Truck/SUV
45.9
0
$16.07
$7.35
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 13, 2026
Origin
Port Wentworth, GA
Morning
in Port Wentworth on Saturday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
49°F
Sylvania, GA
57 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
31 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 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Port Wentworth, GA to Augusta, GA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 57.4 miles from Port Wentworth, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.95 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.
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 2h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (GA 21 / Augusta Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles (GA 21 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.7 miles (GA 56): Navigation decision point.
The route from Port Wentworth, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 22 ft to 292 ft elevation with about 429 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.
