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Trip from Powder Springs, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

169.3 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Powder Springs, GA, GA

Powder Springs, GA

Michael Hall

Downtown Augusta, GA, GA

Augusta, GA

Gustavo Denuncio

Trip Overview

The drive from Powder Springs, GA to Augusta, GA covers 169.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Tom Murphy Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.9 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.09 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

84.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 169.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,001 ft 140 ft

Total Climb

260 ft

Total Descent

1,070 ft

Highest Point

1,001 ft

~24.2 mi in

Elevation Range

861 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lewis Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 169.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Lewis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lewis Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lewis Road

Turn right onto Lewis Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lewis Road

Enter roundabout onto Lewis Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Atlanta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
5
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge onto I 20 / Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
163.4 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward GA 28: Augusta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 199 Toward GA 28: Augusta

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 84.9 mi 1h 30m
Purple Heart Highway 46.9 mi 50m
Tom Murphy Freeway 22.9 mi 27m
Thornton Road 3.5 mi 5m
C H James Parkway 3.4 mi 4m
Calhoun Expressway 2.7 mi 3m
Washington Road 2.4 mi 4m
Lewis Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs, GA and Augusta, GA.

1

Start on Marietta Street

107 ft · 6 sec · Marietta Street
2

Turn right onto Lewis Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Lewis Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Lewis Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Lewis Road
4

Continue on Lewis Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road
5

Continue on Oglesby Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Oglesby Road
6

Turn left onto US 278; GA 6

3.4 mi · 4 min · C H James Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on US 278; GA 6

3.5 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 20

23 mi · 27 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 199 Toward GA 28: Augusta
13

Keep slight right at fork

481 ft · 11 sec
14

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
15

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
16

Continue on GA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Greene Street
17

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 11th Street
18

Turn right onto Walton Way

225 ft · 3 sec · Walton Way
19

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 84.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA, or about 1h 39m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.6 miles or 1h 39m 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 37m

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 Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs, GA

This is one driving day of about 169.3 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Powder Springs, 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 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 84.6 mi from Powder Springs, GA · 1h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

85 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 23.4
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $5 near mile 23.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.09 one way

$54.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $29.52 $59.04
premium $4.78 $31.85 $63.69
diesel $5.64 $37.61 $75.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Riverside Epicenter - Tesla Supercharger

Austell, GA

Tesla

24 DCFC

Austell, GA Rechargery Relay - Austell Road

Austell, GA

IONNA

12 DCFC

Walmart 6998 (East Point, GA)

East Point, GA

Electrify America

8 DCFC

The Village at Mableton

Mableton, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Lithia Springs Ford

Lithia Springs, GA

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Lake Ridge

Smyrna, GA

RACETRAC

2 DCFC

1389 Chattahoochee Ave

Atlanta, GA

ENVIROSPARK

2 DCFC

AutoNation Nissan - Thornton Road

Lithia Springs, GA

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 IONNA: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 Tesla: 1 RACETRAC: 1 ENVIROSPARK: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.8 0 $17.78 $8.13
Efficient EV 42.3 0 $14.81 $6.77
EV Truck/SUV 67.7 0 $23.70 $10.84

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Powder Springs, GA

Night in Powder Springs on Sunday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Cleveland, TN

85 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

26 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 13m 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 Powder Springs, GA to Augusta, GA covers 169.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m 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, Tom Murphy Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.6 miles from Powder Springs, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 169.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Lewis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lewis Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Powder Springs, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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