The drive from Richmond Hill, GA to Augusta, GA covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on GA 21.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.59 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
65.8 miles from Richmond Hill, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 131.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 131.7 miles, with most of the trip on GA 21 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 miles on GA 21.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 21 and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 131.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Florence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Florence
6
11.3 mi into trip|~14m in|I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.7 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109
Toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
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21 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
5
21 mi into trip|~25m in|GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT / Augusta Road
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT / Augusta Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 21
44.2 mi
50m
Main Street
19.5 mi
26m
I 95
18 mi
19m
GA 56
15.5 mi
22m
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
— 44.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on GA 144
0.2 mi·22 sec·Ford Avenue
2
Continue on GA 144
2.3 mi·3 min·Ford Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Enter roundabout
22 ft·0 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
4
Continue
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
Merge onto I 95
8.6 mi·9 min·I 95
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
9.4 mi·10 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 109Toward GA 21: Port WentworthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
393 ft·11 sec
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 WestUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT
3.3 mi·3 min·Augusta Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
2.2 mi·2 min·GA 21; I 3 FUT
11
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
42 mi·48 min·GA 21; I 3 FUT
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 21 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
14
Turn slight left onto US 301 Business; GA 73
299 ft·6 sec·US 301 Business; GA 73
15
Turn right onto US 301; GA 73 Loop
4.5 mi·5 min·US 301; GA 73 Loop
16
Take the exit onto GA 24
5.4 mi·7 min·GA 24
17
Turn right onto Millhaven Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Millhaven Road
18
Continue on Milhaven Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Milhaven Road
19
Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road
3.4 mi·4 min·Girard Millhaven Road
20
Continue on Millhaven Road
5.6 mi·7 min·Millhaven Road
21
Continue on GA 23
19 mi·26 min·Main Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto GA 56
15 mi·22 min·GA 56
23
Turn slight right
395 ft·17 sec
24
Continue on Old Savannah Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Savannah Road
25
Turn right onto US 1; US 25; US 78; US 278; GA 10; GA 121
438 ft·10 sec·Gordon Highway
26
Turn left onto Old Savannah Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Savannah Road
27
Turn slight left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·12th Street
28
Turn right onto Laney Walker Boulevard
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laney Walker Boulevard
29
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·11th Street
30
Turn left onto Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
31
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 65.8 miles from Richmond Hill, GA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 13m
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 Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, GA
This is one driving day of about 131.7 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Richmond Hill, 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 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.8 mi from Richmond Hill, GA
· 1h 17m into the drive
The midpoint is around 65.8 miles from Richmond Hill, 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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$10
near mile 13.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.59 one way
$41.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.52
$45.04
premium
$4.70
$24.37
$48.75
diesel
$5.61
$29.08
$58.16
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: 46.1 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
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
EV Truck/SUV
52.7
0
$18.44
$8.43
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Richmond Hill, GA
Late night
in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sylvania, GA
66 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
29 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 50m 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 Richmond Hill, GA to Augusta, GA covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 21, Main Street, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Richmond Hill, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.59 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 131.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richmond Hill, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
